Role OverviewThe Research Assistant II (Non-Lab) will work under the guidance of Prof. Joseph Nagy for his Heroic Epic Project, locating and collecting relevant data in the Milman Parry Collection of Oral Literature and other folklore resources in the Harvard library system. The successful candidate will be searching through oral traditional texts in a variety of languages, such as Serbo-Croatian and its dialects.
What You Will Do
Transcribe oral performances and recordings of relevant epic texts from archival audio sources available in the Parry Collection, translate source materials from Serbo-Croatian and related dialects into English, and apply anthropological and folkloristic standards for translation of materials collected in fieldwork.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The successful candidate will contribute to comparative analysis of epic, ballad, and oral narrative traditions by noting any relevant ATU tale-type numbers and motifs as listed in the Motif-Index of Folk Literature in the Collection materials examined, transcribed, and translated.
Requirements
- College background in Anthropology, Folklore, or related research
- Two years of relevant work experience
- Writing and reading knowledge of Serbo-Croatian language and dialects
- Masters or PhD in Anthropology or Folklore
Benefits
- Generous paid time off including parental leave
- Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
- Retirement plans with university contributions
- Wellbeing and mental health resources
- Support for families and caregivers
- Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
- Commuter benefits, discounts, and campus perks
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