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Appointment Type: Graduate Research Assistant (GRA)
Hiring Unit: School of Economics
Description: Conduct historical research as directed by the Assistant Director of History
Application Deadline: November 17th at 11:59 PM

The department of History within the School of Social Political and Historical Research invites applications for Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) appointment.

Education Requirements:
Masters degree

Qualifications:
Enrolled in a PhD (HIST) program
Ability in conducting historical research

Compensation: $58.46 / hour plus 4% vacation pay (GRA-Doctoral)

These appointments are based out of Ontario and are governed by the terms and conditions of the Collective Agreement between the University of Waterloo and CUPE Local 5524 Unit 1.

How to Apply

To be considered for available appointments you must submit a single application through this posting by the application deadline listed above. Your application must include your current andpreviousdegrees a description ofpreviousTA Research Assistant (RA)



or other relevant work experience and your skills and competencies related to TA or RAwork.

Equity Statement

The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research learning teaching and community building and is coordinated within the Office of Indigenous Relations.

The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students faculty and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity anti-racism and inclusion. As such we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized including applicants who identify as First Nations Métis and/or Inuk (Inuit) Black racialized a person with a disability women and/or 2SLGBTQ.

Positions are open to qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada.

The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application interview or workplace accommodation requests please contact Human Resources or ext. 45935.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

📌 Graduate Research Assistant Historical Research Winter 2027 (Ontario)
🏢 University of Waterloo
📍 Ontario