Research Senior Technician

The Ohio State University

5d • Remote

About The Position

The Department of History is seeking a Research Senior Technician to join their team. This is a temporary position. The Research Senior Technician will be responsible for conducting historical research by processing, interpreting, and providing written summaries and analyses on various archival media, including books, databases, microfilm, and archives to assist with faculty research projects. Research will largely revolve around developing historical research reports on assigned topics for book projects and articles drawing from synthesis of scholarship as well as deep dives into many types of primary sources and editing. The Research Senior Technician will also do diligent fact checking, citations, bibliographic work, revisions and editorial assistance on faculty publications. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum Education Required Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required in related History field.
• Extensive experience in historical archival research.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Conducting historical research by processing, interpreting, and providing written summaries and analyses on various archival media, including books, databases, microfilm, and archives to assist with faculty research projects.
• Developing historical research reports on assigned topics for book projects and articles drawing from synthesis of scholarship as well as deep dives into many types of primary sources and editing.
• Diligent fact checking, citations, bibliographic work, revisions and editorial assistance on faculty publications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees