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This is a temporary, short-term position (approx. 40 hours over four weeks) to support the preparation of a scholarly article.
The assistant will focus on bibliography and formatting, checking references, editing, and assisting with research.
Essential Requirements
The ideal candidate is a graduate student with knowledge of Jewish ritual art and familiarity with academic research practices in art history or related fields.
Preferred Requirements
Experience with scholarly formatting conventions and bibliographic tools is preferred.
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