Special Project Research Assistant (History/Theatre) - CLAPA

Brigham Young University – Hawaii

24d•$17

About The Position

Assist the theatre professor, Dr. Michael Morris in conducting historical research and preparing findings for publication as a scholarly book. This position will have a specific start and end date. Project Name: From Thesis to Monograph: Revising The Socialist Construction of the Moscow Theater Festival, 1933-1937 for Scholarly Publication. End Date: January 6, 2027

Requirements

Students may only have 5 open job applications at a time.
Advanced (Capstone) Work Experience Description: Designed for students with substantial experience and advanced skills, such as multiple internships, leadership roles, or specialized training. Best suited for upper-level juniors or seniors with strong practical experience and expertise in their field.
Upper-Division Courses Completed
6 Months of Directly Relevant Experience
Typical office and conservator lab environment
To start working at BYU–Hawaii and the Polynesian Cultural Center, all new hires must complete the Form I-9 to verify their eligibility to work in the U.S. As part of the I-9 process, prospective employees are required to provide certain documents to prove identity and work authorization. Please click here to see the list of acceptable documents. You must bring with you the actual document. No photocopies are allowed.

Responsibilities

Conduct advanced literature review and archival research.
Provide academic writing support, including developmental editing for clarity and argumentation and assistance with restructuring thesis-length writing into publication-ready chapters.
Prepare and maintain scholarly documentation, including Chicago-style citations, bibliographies, fact-checking, and verification of quotations and references.
Support publishing workflows by drafting and organizing proposal materials, assisting with peer-review preparation, helping prepare responses to reviewers/editors, and creating/editing style sheets.
Assist with permissions and rights management, including tracking image/archival permissions, documenting approvals, and supporting fair-use reviews as needed.
Manage project logistics, including timelines, task tracking, professional correspondence, and milestone delivery.
Prepare, manipulate, and manage extensive databases.
Obtain informed consent of research subjects or their guardians.
Verify the accuracy and validity of data entered in databases, correcting any errors.
Perform other duties as assigned.