About Western

Western University delivers an academic experience second to none. Western challenges the best and brightest faculty, staff and students to commit to the highest global standards. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western attracts individuals with a broad worldview, seeking to study, influence and lead in the international community. Since 1878, The Western Experience has combined academic excellence with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social and cultural growth in order to better serve our communities.

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The Don Wright Faculty of Music offers our students an extraordinary music education at one of Canada’s most prestigious and picturesque university campuses. Nationally recognized scholars, composers, administrators, teachers and performers – leaders in Canadian music – engage students in a learning setting equalled by very few institutions.
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Responsibilities

The Research Associate will be responsible for preparing to publication quality musical examples working from sixteenth-century part-books and notation and preparing to publication quality music scores/practical editions working from sixteenth-century part-books and foreign texts.

Qualifications

Education:

- Master's degree in a relevant discipline

Experience:

- 3 years of working experience
- Music editing experience to level of publication and performance
- Demonstrated experience as a research assistant

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:

- Familiarity with early music performance and research
- Demonstrated working knowledge of relevant music editing tools
- Familiarity with Western University research policies and practices
- Communication skills to interact with research team
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
- Detail-oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy




- Ability to work in a fluid and evolving work environment with changing deadlines
- Ability to work independently and maintain direction and focus through proactive planning and organized approaches to work
- Proven ability and natural inclination to develop relationships by interacting with people in a professional, respectful and diplomatic manner
- Demonstrated ability to research/investigate issues and resolve problems

Why Western?

Western offers a broad and exciting variety of part-time and temporary employment opportunities with ample room for job exploration and growth. Within our beautiful campus, you are part of a progressive work environment that promotes work/life balance including access to our state-of-the-art recreation centre. Apply for an opportunity to be part of the Western community and contribute to its success!

Applying at Western

To ensure that your application is given full consideration, please complete all relevant sections of the application. In addition, you can choose to supplement your application with a cover letter and current resume.

Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone (phone hidden).

Please Note:

This position is an existing vacancy. This position is fully in-person, on-site. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

📌 Research Associate (Canada)
🏢 Western University
📍 Canada