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Opening: Student Research Assistant

ByGWEnglish August 31, 2021November 12, 2022

Dear English Majors,

The Department of English is looking to hire a student research assistant who will work 5-10 hours per week (60 hours total per semester) with Prof. Alexa Alice Joubin on her new book on Shakespeare on film which is supported by the GW Humanities Center. This is an entry level position, and all training will be provided. However, English or humanities majors are preferred.

Tasks may include: formatting and providing uniformity to manuscripts, creating an index for a book, collecting data and compiling an annotated bibliography. Students may also help provide information for literature reviews and draft summaries. Other duties may be assigned related to specific faculty needs.

To apply, use this link to the GW Student Employment Website.

English Department

Columbian College of Arts & Sciences

The George Washington University

Phillips Hall Suite 643

Office: 202-994-6180

engldept@gwu.edu

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