The Centre for Reparation Research, University of the West Indies
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the position of Junior Research Fellow, The Centre for Reparation Research, The University of the West Indies, Vice-Chancellery.
The Centre for Reparation Research at The University of the West Indies is seeking to hire a Junior Research Fellow for the period August 1, 2021 to July 31, 2023. The ideal candidate will have:
A Master’s Degree in History (or a related field)
Excellent research, analytical and proposal writing skills
An aptitude for research dissemination and advocacy on electronic, print and social media
A knowledge of critical issues in human rights & the global movement for reparatory justice
Excellent inter-personal skills
Excellent time management skills
Proficiency in the English Language (A working knowledge of French and/or Spanish would be an asset).
The successful candidate will have a good work ethic, excellent interviewing skills and the ability to work on his/her own. She/he is to be a firm believer in reparation and will have to maintain confidentiality.
The Junior Research Fellow must have a solid working knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, and Excel and database management, as he/she will collect and analyze data or to manage and update existing datasets. He/she will also conduct literature reviews or field research.
Interested persons are being asked to send detailed applications giving i) full particulars of qualifications and experience, biodata; and ii) the names, titles, mailing and e-mail addresses, fax and telephone numbers of three (3) referees as soon as possible to:
UNIVERSITY REGISTRAR, OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION, THE VICE CHANCELLERY, UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES, MONA, KINGSTON 7, JAMAICA, W.I. ATTN: Mrs. Deon Nicely-Simpson, Email: oadmin@uwimona.edu.jm OR deon.simpson@uwimona.edu.jm
For further information about the Centre for Reparation Research, email reparation.research@uwimona.edu.jm. The deadline for application is June 25, 2021. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.