Remote Assistant Researcher

Summary

The Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) is seeking an Assistant Researcher to contribute to Sikh research and development by creating long-form reports, conducting research on Sikh matters, designing surveys, collaborating with team members, and delivering presentations. The role requires a degree in humanities, religious studies, history, or political science, two years of relevant experience, proficiency in English (Panjabi is advantageous), excellent writing skills, knowledge of editing principles, AP Style, and web publishing, ability to work independently and collaboratively, exceptional time and project management skills, and a commitment of 3+ years.

Requirements

• Degree in humanities, religious studies, history, or political science
• Two years of relevant working experience
• Strong interest in connecting academia with the Sikh community
• Proficiency in English (additional proficiency in Panjabi is advantageous)
• Excellent writing skills, with a keen eye for detail in grammar, spelling, and communication
• Knowledge of editing principles, AP Style, and web publishing
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with exceptional time and project management skills
• A commitment of 3+ years

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and proof extensive reports and analyses for publication
• Conduct extensive research on Sikh matters to offer insights grounded in the Gurmat perspective—Bani (Wisdom), Tavarikh (History), and Rahit (Lifestyle)
• Design, conduct, and analyze surveys focused on all aspects of Sikh topics
• Liaise with team members, including researchers, analysts, writers, and designers
• Deliver clear and insightful presentations on complex subjects