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Student Research Assistant (Up to 3 Positions) - Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering

Competition Number:
24S20
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering
Position:
Student Research Assistant (Up to 3 Positions)
Contract:
Hours of Work:
20-37.5 hours per week
Salary:

$12.85 – 15.75 plus 4% vacation pay

Term:

May 1, 2020 to September 7, 2020

The Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering is seeking applications for up to three (3) temporary student research assistant positions. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • These positions are required to work in lab and field environments (potato fields in PEI and New Brunswick) under the direction of Dr. Aitazaz Farooque, Associate Professor & Industry Research Chair – Precision Agriculture, to collect geo-referenced soil, crop and yield data
  • The incumbents are required to assist with data interpretation, entry and analysis using statistical, geo-statistical and geographical information system (GIS) tools
  • The incumbents are required to help in soil and crop sample preparation, lab analysis, sensor data (ultrasonic, yield monitoring, electromagnetic induction, NDVI, etc.) collection and field/crop mapping using the differential global positioning system (DGPS) and GIS
  • The students will be trained in developing precision agriculture technologies for agriculture production systems. The students will be encouraged to participate in industry field days and meetings to present research results

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • The student must have good computer, sensors and software skills.
  • Qualifications include good academic record, a strong work ethic, capability to work in a team and independently, and willingness to work in lab and field environments.

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.