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Student Research Assistant - Department of Chemistry - Faculty of Science

Competition Number:
20S21
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department of Chemistry
Position:
Student Research Assistant
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Up to 20 hours per week
Salary:

$13.00 per hour (plus 4% vacation pay)

Term:

April 15 - August 15, 2021

The Chemistry Department requires a Student Research Assistant to assist with research projects in Materials Chemistry with Dr. Marya Ahmed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • To synthesize and characterize polymers and hydrogels and analyze their biological activities
  • Keep record of experimental work, write protocols, analyze data, discuss and present research results in group meetings

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • The students who have successfully completed two years of degree and are entering in 3rd year of B.Sc. degree in chemistry are encouraged to apply
  • Knowledge and experience with polymerization techniques, preparing buffers and performing biological assays will be a plus, however, the student will work closely with another research student in the Ahmed lab and training will be provided

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 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.

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.