Graduate Research Fellow (X. Chen) - Tulane School Of Architecture And Built Environment

Tulane University

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 24 days ago

    Highlights

    Working closely with the Fellow, the Research Assistant will gain valuable interdisciplinary experience through both independent work and close collaboration. Research topics include, but are not limited to: global migration, vernacular housing, and urban policy in China, and Chinatowns around the world.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationNew Orleans, LA

    Description

    JobID: 1683

    Category: Student Assistantship

    JobSchedule:

    Posted Date: 2026-08-14T17:14:54+00:00

    JobShift:

    Type of Student Employment: Any student may apply

    Supervisor Name:

    Xixi Chen

    Email address:

    xchen49@tulane.edu

    Position Title:

    Research Assistant

    Course Title:

    N/A

    Number of Positions Available:

    1

    Application Deadline:

    Sep 7, 2026

    Position Description:

    This listing is for the hiring of (1) one Graduate Research Fellow to support the Tulane Architecture and Asian Studies Fellow on research initiatives. Working closely with the Fellow, the Research Assistant will gain valuable interdisciplinary experience through both independent work and close collaboration. Research topics include, but are not limited to: global migration, vernacular housing, and urban policy in China, and Chinatowns around the world. Applicants must be proficient in Rhino, Adobe CC, and model-making. An interest in Chinese languages is essential; knowledge of Mandarin and/or Shanghainese is a plus. All interested candidates are all encouraged to apply, regardless of previous working experience.

    Proposed Schedule:

    Flexible, an average of 5-10 hours/week, no more than 12 as stipulated by the program.

    Position location:

    Hybrid

    Student Preferences:

    Graduate Student

    Application Materials:

    Resume

    Cover Letter

    Work Sample/Portfolio

    Other

    If Other:

    Option to include writing samples as part of the work sample/portfolio

    Expected Duties:

    Duties will include in-person and Zoom meetings with the Fellow. Depending on the task, work will be completed either independently with periodic check-ins, or under the direct supervision of the Fellow. Weekly responsibilities will change based on project needs and will include, but are not limited to:

    • Web and library information-gathering on the aforementioned topics
    • Model prototyping, building, and documentation
    • Developing composite drawings and diagrams (hand/digital/collage)

    Depending on the Research Assistant's knowledge of Chinese languages, translation may also be part of the duties.

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