Student Research Assistant - Faculty of Business
$13.00 per hour plus 4% vacation pay
ASAP – August 28, 2021
Dr. Matthew Pauley is seeking an undergraduate Research Assistant to support their funded research project, entitled "Indigenous Entrepreneurship.”
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direct supervision of Dr. Pauley:
- Contribute to all research tasks
- Help collect primary data from narratives
- Help with analysis and writing
- Build weak networks to support their entrepreneurship ambitions
- Formatting documents for publication
- Transcribing manuscripts
- Data Entry
- Perform other research duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Upper-year undergraduate UPEI student preferred
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Understanding, knowledge, experience, and/or language of the Mi'kmaq nation essential
- Highly motivated and responsible
- Interest in entrepreneurship and/or narrative research
- The ability to work independently and organized
- Access to a computer and internet is a must
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel is preferred
Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.
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 student candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and full-time international students with a valid study permit will be given priority.
Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.