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Research Assistant Positions
The Eastern European and Transnational Network (EETN) is seeking highly motivated Research Assistants (RAs) to contribute to a dynamic and interdisciplinary research project focused on critical issues in European, Eurasian, and Arctic Security and Defence. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside leading experts, engage in cutting-edge research, and contribute to shaping Canadian foreign and defence policy.
About the EETN:
The Eastern European and Transnational Network (EETN) is a multidisciplinary research initiative dedicated to understanding the complex political, economic, and societal shifts in Europe, Eurasia, and the Arctic, particularly in the context of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. EETN aims to provide critical Canadian perspectives on these issues and offer policy-relevant recommendations to inform Canadian foreign and defense policy and the Canadian public at large.
The network engages with regional partners, policymakers, and experts to produce high-quality research and foster a new generation of scholars and practitioners. EETN is committed to promoting diversity, inclusivity, and interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the region.
EETN seeks several research assistants, whose responsibilities might include:
*Assist with literature reviews, data collection, and analysis on topics related to European, Eurasian, and Arctic security, politics, and society.
*Collect and analyze data from various sources, including academic literature, government reports, and media outlets.
*Contribute to the development of research methodologies and data analysis techniques.
*Support the organization and logistics of conferences, workshops, and other events, including participant registration, scheduling, and material preparation.
*Assist with the development and dissemination of research findings through various channels, including the EETN website, social media, blogs, and newsletters.
*Create content to enhance social media posts.
*Proofread and edit policy briefs, white papers, reports and other written content before publication.
Qualifications:
*Undergraduate or graduate students in relevant fields such as regional studies, political science, international relations, history, or related disciplines.
*Strong research skills, including the ability to conduct literature reviews, analyze data, and write clear and concise reports.
*Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex ideas effectively to diverse audiences.
*Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and research databases.
*Experience in Canva and WordPress
*Experience with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, BluSky) and the ability to create engaging content
*Strong organizational and time management skills.
*Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should submit a 1-page cover letter and CV to Ksenia Varga (KseniaFrolova@cunet.carleton.ca) by Jan 15, 2025. Please indicate your availability, including number of hours available to work weekly and any specific skills or interests that align with the project’s goals.
We are particularly interested in candidates who are passionate about European, Eurasian, and Arctic affairs and who possess strong skills in writing, social media and event coordination.
We look forward to receiving your applications!
Prof. Paul Goode is seeking two Research Assistants to assist with the SSHRC-funded research projects “Russia’s Media at War” and “Democracy in Exile” for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Description: The Research Assistants (RAs) will help with two research projects related to the role of Russia’s media and the war in Ukraine. Both projects build upon and extend the tracking of war narratives in Russia’s domestic media through RuMOR (Russian Media Observation and Reporting), which has been tracking the war in Russia’s media since February 2022. The first project, “Russia’s Media at War,” examines the extent of influence of Russia’s war narratives in other countries’ media: Georgia, Germany, Kazakhstan, and Canada. The second project, “Democracy in Exile,” examines the weaponization of media narratives about Russians who fled the country in the wake of the war. Both projects primarily entail the use of the Integrum database for data collection from Russian media and MaxQDA to code and analyze broadcast transcripts. Training will be provided for the use of each platform.
Responsibilities:
- Weekly check-in meetings with Prof. Goode and occasional online meetings with project partners.
- coding and analyzing war narratives in Russian media.
- transcribing, coding, and analyzing focus groups.
- updating the project website and social media accounts.
- preparing background reports and monthly digests.
- organizing project workshops.
- coordinating communications with other grant partners.
Commitment: up to 20 hours per week (480 hours total for 2024-2025) at $35/hr. Both positions are renewable for 2025-2026.
Qualifications: Applicants should be enrolled as graduate students at Carleton University and proficient in reading Russian. PhD and advanced undergrad students will also be considered. Familiarity with MaxQDA is desirable but not required.
Please send expressions of interest and CV to Prof. Goode (paul.goode@carleton.ca) by Wednesday, September 25th.