Student Research Assistant- Department of Psychology- Faculty of Arts

Competition Number:
129S23
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department of Psychology- Faculty of Arts
Position:
Student Research Assistant
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Up to 5 hours per week
Salary:

$16.60 per hour (plus 4% vacation pay)

Term:

ASAP – January 16, 2024

The Department of Psychology has one (1) opening for students to perform various research duties under the supervision of Dr. Martha Giraldo O’Meara.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Conducting and organizing literature searches/reviews
  • Assisting Dr. Giraldo O’Meara in preparing and writing research ethics application and grant proposal

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Fourth year student in Psychology
  • Experience with research ethics application process
  • Experience with literature reviews
  • Excellent writing skills
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Reliability, dependability, organization, attention to details

Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.

 

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the UPEI Human Resources website. Applications will not be accepted via email.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, hrofficer@upei.ca.

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.