Research Assistant (Student)

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This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

The Research Assistant will support a faculty-led research project exploring the history of the Black church, visual culture, and photography. The position involves conducting archival research at major historical repositories, including the Moorland-Spingarn Research Center at Howard University, the Library of Congress, and the Smithsonian Institution Archives' Scurlock Collection.

This role is ideal for a motivated student with an interest in African American history, archival work, and visual culture. While minimal prior research experience is required, candidates should have completed at least one introductory African American History or African American Studies course.

Responsibilities :

• Conduct archival research in local historical repositories.
• Review and summarize relevant scholarly literature.
• Provide weekly progress updates to the faculty supervisor.
• Assist in developing a project website.

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