[ecrea] Microsoft Research - Research Assistant for Social Media Collective

http://socialmediacollective.org/2015/05/11/msrs-social-media-collective-is-looking-for-a-2015-16-research-assistant-to-start-15-july/ 

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  MSR’s Social Media Collective is looking for a 2015-16 Research
  Assistant (to start 15 July)

MAY 11, 2015
by Mary L. Gray <http://socialmediacollective.org/author/queercountry/>

Microsoft Research (MSR) is looking for a Research Assistant to work
with the Social Media Collective​ in the New England lab, based in
Cambridge, Massachusetts. The MSR Social Media Collective consists of
Nancy Baym, Sarah Brayne, Kevin Driscoll, Tarleton Gillespie, Mary L.
Gray, and Lana Schwartz in Cambridge, and Kate Crawford and danah boyd
in New York City, as well as faculty visitors and Ph.D. interns
affiliated with the MSR New England. The RA will work directly with
Nancy Baym, Kate Crawford, Tarleton Gillespie, and Mary L. Gray.
Unfortunately because this is a time-limited contract position, we can
only consider candidates who are already legally eligible to work in the
United States.

An appropriate candidate will be a self-starter who is passionate and
knowledgeable about the social and cultural implications of technology.
Strong skills in writing, organization and academic research are
essential, as are time-management and multi-tasking. Minimal
qualifications are a BA or equivalent degree in a humanities or social
science discipline and some qualitative research training.

Job responsibilities will include:
– Sourcing and curating relevant literature and research materials
– Developing literature reviews and/or annotated bibliographies
– Coding ethnographic and interview data
– Copyediting manuscripts
– Working with academic journals on themed sections
– Assisting with research project data management and event organization

The RA will also have opportunities to collaborate on ongoing projects.
While publication is not a guarantee, the RA will be encouraged to
co-author papers while at MSR. The RAship will require 40 hours per week
on site in Cambridge, MA, and remote coordination with New York
City-based researchers. It is a 12 month contractor position, with the
opportunity to extend the contract an additional 6 months. The position
pays hourly with flexible daytime hours. The start date will ideally be
July 15, although flexibility is possible for the right candidate.

This position is perfect for emerging scholars planning to apply to PhD
programs in Communication, Media Studies, Sociology, Anthropology,
Information Studies, and related fields who want to develop their
research skills before entering a graduate program. Current New
England-based MA/PhD students are welcome to apply provided they can
commit to 40 hours of on-site work per week.

To apply, please send an email to Mary Gray ((mLg /at/ microsoft.com)
<mailto:(mLg /at/ microsoft.com)>) with the subject “RA Application” and
include the following attachments:

– One-page (single-spaced) personal statement, including a description
of research experience and training, interests, and professional goals
– CV or resume
– Writing sample (preferably a literature review or a scholarly-styled
article)
– Links to online presence (e.g., blog, homepage, Twitter, journalistic
endeavors, etc.)
– The names and emails of two recommenders

We will begin reviewing applications on May 15 and will continue to do
so until we find an appropriate candidate. We will post to the blog when
the position is filled.

Please feel free to ask questions about the position in the blog comments!





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