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Position Title: Research Assistant

Semester/Year: 2026 Fall Semester                          

Number of positions: 2

Supervisor: Jiangtao Harry Gu

Pay Rate: $16/ per hour

Hours per week: 5

Start Date: 11/11/2026

End Date: 12/23/2026

 

Description:

Professor Jiangtao Harry Gu of the Media and Society Program is seeking two motivated student research assistants to support an ongoing documentary research and production project examining the history and contemporary challenges of nuclear weapons, nuclear nonproliferation, and disarmament.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct historical and contemporary research on nuclear weapons, the Cold War, nuclear proliferation, disarmament movements, and international security.
  • Locate, organize, and evaluate relevant archival materials, including news footage, photographs, government documents, speeches, and historical records.
  • Research key individuals, organizations, events, and policy developments relevant to the documentary project.
  • Prepare concise research briefs, annotated bibliographies, timelines, and background materials for documentary development.
  • Assist with identifying potential interview subjects, preparing interview questions, and organizing interview materials.

Required Qualifications:

  • MDSC major in their senior year
  • A minimal GPA of 3.6.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Coursework in Media and Society, History, Political Science, International Relations, Philosophy, and Economics.
  • Interest in the relationship between documentary media, public opinion, and social change.

Application Instructions

Interested students should submit a brief statement of interest explaining their relevant experiences, research skills, and motivation for participating in the project, along with a résumé.

Review of applications will begin immediately. You may be contacted by the hiring supervisor for additional information. 

 

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