Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Research Associate (25%, 6 month Limited Term) Date Posted: 05/24/2024 Req ID: 37471 Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts&Science Department: Dept of Political Science Campus : St. George (Downtown Toronto) Description: The Political Science Department at the University of Toronto invites applications for a Research Associate (Limited Term) for a 6-month, 25% appointment with the possibility of renewal. The anticipated start date is June 2024. The Research Associate is intrinsically involved in the research project where they contribute, by way of their academic expertise, to the project as directed by the principal investigator. The Research Associate will apply their academic expertise and subject matter knowledge to contribute to and inform the following on the Elite Africa Project: funding applications conference paper and article presentations relationship building The goal of the Elite Africa Project is to shift and broaden dominant intellectual approaches to the study of elites in Africa. This is being pursued through three key objectives: A quantitative and qualitative analysis that tracks the growth in the number and variety of elites and elite institutions in Africa post-independence. The development of a coherent causal account of these trends; and The consideration of what this tells us about power and what it implies for the study of Africa. This project is fundamentally rooted in the discipline of Political Science but will draw on the work of historians, as well as those working in the fields of art and literature, musicology, religion, business, and the military. Applicants should apply online at the link below and include a covering letter, curriculum vitae and three reference names with their contact addresses and phone numbers. Any questions regarding this position should be directed to Erica Frederickson at erica.frederickson@utoronto.ca. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: PhD in Political Science or African Studies or comparable discipline with extensive experience of at least 6 or more years of project development, extensive field research, working with and researching institutions in Africa, and successful conference and funding applications. Additional skills required include project management, leadership and interpersonal skills to assist in the guidance and implementation of the research project that is comprised of a multi-disciplinary and international team of scholars. Closing Date: 06/04/2024,11:59PM ET Employee Group: Research Associate Appointment Type : Grant - Term Schedule: Part-Time Pay Scale Group&Hiring Zone: R01 -- Research Associates (Limited Term): $51,543 - $96,643 Job Category: Research Administration&Teaching All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Diversity Statement The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP . Accessibility Statement The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission. The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca . #J-18808-Ljbffr