Posted September 29, 2009

The Opportunity:
Graduate Research Fellowship Position in Ukrainian Studies for 2010-2011 academic year.

Description:
A position is open for a graduate student pursuing graduate research in Ukrainian studies at M.A. or Ph.D. levels in either of the following fields - cultural antrhopology, history, or religious studies.

Project:
The SSHRC funded project, "Diaspora, Homeland and the Ukrainian Other", explores vernacular diaspora/homeland encounters in the 20th century Ukrainian culture. In addition to ethnographic research on the politics of cross-Atlantic kinship exchanges, transnational correspondence, personal memoirs, and heritage tourism practices, the project aims to create a serachable database of oral histories, memoirs, personal letters dealing with the topic of migration and diaspora/homeland interaction.

Qualifications:
The applicant should hold a bachelor's degree in the fields of cultural anthropology, ethnology, history, religious studies, or other related to the project field, and have a strong interest in pursuing graduate research on the topic related to the project. The applicant should possess near native knowledge of the Ukrainian language. Familiarity with oral historical methodology and the knowledge of additional languages will be an asset.

How to Apply:
Applicants should sbmit a detailed letter of interest, along with their CV and names with detailed contact information of three referees, via email to Dr. Natalia Khanenko-Friesen by November 1, 2009.

Information on the further stesp in the application process to the U of Saskatcewan and the requirements for foreign applicants can be found at College of Graduate Studies and Research (CGSR) website: www.usask.ca/cgsr/prospective_students/apply.php.

Starting Date:
The student is to commence work in the fall term of 2010. The possiblity of an earlier start date may be considered.