***Applications are to be received by:***4:30 p.m. on August 19, 2025

Classification: Research Assistant II
Employee Group: PSAC
Job Title: Research Assistant for Alternative Notation Study
Department: Music
Wage: $17.53 per hour
Hours of Work: 49 hours (7 hours bi-weekly for 14 weeks)
Start Date: August 20, 2025
Number of Positions Available: 1
Length of Appointment: November 28, 2025
Date Issued: August 12, 2025

Duties:

The Research Assistant II will:

1. Assist in the acquisition of research materials and supplies.
2. Prepare literature reviews.
3. Assist in data collection, data entry, analysis and interpretation.
4. Perform routine clerical and administrative duties to support research activities.
5. Assist with duties related to the production of articles, publications, reports and presentations.
6. Perform other relevant duties assigned.

Qualifications/Experience:

– Have an interest in inclusive methods of notating music, and familiarity with cross-genre collaboration in music performance.
– Possess excellent organizational and writing skills.
– Be comfortable using basic administrative software (i.e. word processing, Zoom).
– Be able to maintain confidentiality.
– Have experience in assisting in duties related to the production of articles, publications, reports and/or presentations (or similar activities).

Research Assistants II typically are students, normally in an undergraduate program, employed to assist with tasks related to research in the student’s area of study. Work is performed within defined guidelines and under supervision of a more senior researcher or faculty member.

To Apply:

Interested applicants should submit an application to:
Marika Galea, Assistant Professor, Applied Department, School of Music, Brandon University
galeam@brandonu.ca

Brandon University is committed to equity, welcomes diversity, and hires on the basis of merit. All qualified individuals who may contribute to the diversification of the
University, especially women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders are encouraged to apply.
Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Evidence of citizenship must be provided.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. This starts with the hiring process. If you require an accommodation during any phase of the
evaluation process, please advise HR at hr@brandonu.ca. All information received related to an accommodation is kept confidential. To ensure this employment opportunity is
accessible to all interested individuals, this posting is available in an alternate format upon request.