Student Research Assistant - School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences
$13.00 per hour (plus 4% vacation pay)
April, 2021 – June 30, 2021
The School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences is looking for a Student Research Assistant to work approximately 10 to 15 hours per week under the supervision of Dr. Sami Khedhiri between April 6th, 2021 and June 30th, 2021, with time off during exam periods. We are interested in a student with good knowledge in statistics and R codes and also good skills in using Excel.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare statistical data on Excel
- Write R codes to conduct simple statistical analysis and to do some data editing
- Internet search to find some statistical data and related information
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Applicants should have good background in statistics and need to have taken statistics courses and R course
- Must be able to work with excel and use it for statistical data
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.