Research Scholar – Immigration History in New England, Historic New England, (New England, Hybrid)

Posted May 15, 2024

Historic New England is seeking applicants for one, part-time researcher specializing in immigration history in New England to support our Recovering New England’s Voices initiative. This position begins in September 2024, is up to 20 hours a week with a flexible schedule at the rate of $30 per hour and is term limited for 12 months.

Ideal candidates are scholars who work with New England history, specialize in immigration and the immigrant experience, and have experience conducting challenging archival research, such as those of oppressed, marginalized, and erased groups. The goal of the research position is to provide Historic New England with a new foundation of knowledge in that subject area to transform the visitor experience at our sites. The position will require creative thinking and problem solving as well as experience with “reading between the lines” or “reading against the grain” of primary sources and narratives.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct extensive primary and secondary research to deepen and broaden our knowledge of the topics, subjects, stories, and people, particularly as they relate to Historic New England sites
• Collaborate with the other researchers and staff to incorporate the research products into
  transformative experiences at our sites
• Initiate new and help grow existing relationships with communities who are directly connected to and impacted by this research and its implementation into the programming at our sites
• Participate in and contribute to Historic New England’s culture through staff training, blogs and
  vlogs, and public programs

How to Apply

For more information and to apply visit: https://www.historicnewengland.org/about-us/employment/

For questions about the position, contact Dr. Alissa Butler at [email protected]

Applications are due by June 17, 2024