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Student Research Assistant (Up to 2 Positions) - Department of Psychology - Faculty of Arts

Competition Number:
08S20
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department of Psychology - Faculty of Arts
Position:
Student Research Assistant
Contract:
Hours of Work:
5 hours per week
Salary:

$15.34 plus 4% vacation pay

Term:

March 1, 2020 to December 1, 2020

The Department of Psychology has two (2) openings for students to perform various research duties under the supervision of Dr. Jessica Strong.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Attending training and orientation sessions
  • Assisting in research through recruitment, scheduling, and administering neuropsychological tests to adults over 60

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Third or fourth year students in Psychology
  • Prior experience in a community placement or clinical setting
  • Strong interpersonal skills are required
  • Interest in working with older adults
  • Familiarity with SPSS is an asset
  • Reliability, dependability, organization

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.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Prince Edward Island is committed to gender equity in employment.

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

UPEI encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university’s various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.