Russian Studies Research Assistant
St Olaf College - Northfield, Minnesota, United States, 55057
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Job Title: Russian Studies Research Assistant
Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)
Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057
If the position requires the student to work off campus, provide the name and address here: National Library of Medicine 8600 Rockville Pike Bethesda, MD 20894 Department Name: Russian Language and Area Studies Unit Number (5 digits): 11849 Length of Position: See Employment Authorization Contact Person/Supervisor: Giulia Dossi Pay Rate (Check One) Standard Hourly Rate x Supervisory/Special Skills Hourly Rate
Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position):
The job involves looking for articles and making scans from certain medical journals that are kept in the National Library of Medicine in Bethesda, MD. In some cases, you will receive specific bibliographical information, down to the page number, and other times you will have to look for key words and scan any article you can find that contains them.
Transferable Skills: This job is a great opportunity to get some initial research experience. The research assistant will learn to navigate a big research library, order and consult materials in the target language (Russian). It is also an invaluable opportunity to gain a historical background in nineteenth-century print culture and medical history in the Russian Empire.
Duties and Responsibilities: Find and scan relevant articles from the selected medical journals.
Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills)
Currently enrolled student at St. Olaf College Very good Russian language knowledge (best if completed Russian 302 or equivalent) Ability to work with minimal supervision Dependable and punctual Great organizational skills
This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.