Graduate Research Assistant - Faculty of Education
$20.20 per hour plus 4% vacation pay
May 2, 2022 – November 25, 2022
Faculty member Dr. Rachelle Gauthier (Faculty of Education) is in search of one research assistant to work on a French research project which will focus on the francisation program that exists within the French first language school in Prince Edward Island.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct and organize a literature search
- Assist with data collection
- Conduct transcription of interviews and focus group discussions
- Assist with preliminary qualitative data analysis
- Assist in writing an article for publication
- Assist with writing abstracts for conferences
- Assist in the development of visual supports for dissemination of results
- Other tasks related to the research, as required
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Enrolled in a graduate program at UPEI
- Excellent language skills in both French and English
- Experience and ease in working with people
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent writing/editing skills
- Knowledge of APA
- Experience in development of PowerPoint presentations, and/or other presentation software
- Ability to work independently
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.
UPEI will require all students, staff, and faculty to comply with the Covid 19 attestation and vaccination requirements as set out under the UPEI Covid 19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy.
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.
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.
Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.
