Graduate Research Assistant - Island Studies and Environmental Studies Program - Faculty of Arts and Faculty of Science

Competition Number:
53S25
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Island Studies/Environmental Studies Program
Position:
Graduate Research Assistant
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Up to 5 hours per week
Salary:

$27.00 per hour, as per PSAC Local 86000 (plus 4% vacation pay)

Term:

May 5, 2025 – September 12, 2025 (with possibility of extension)

Dr. Nicholas Mercer, Island Studies/Environmental Studies, is seeking applications for a graduate student research assistant to help with the development and implementation of a community-based research project which seeks to assess the extent of water, energy, and food security on the Port au Port Peninsula, Newfoundland and Labrador The student will contribute to all phases of the study including research design, implementation, analysis, and reporting of results. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:
 

  • Help to develop a research ethics application for research involving human participation 
  • Help to expand and conduct a conceptual literature review on the ‘water-energy-food security nexus’ 
  • Help to plan and implement logistics for public focus group discussions 
  • Help with data transcription, qualitative analysis, and writing or reporting of results 
  • Help in developing presentation materials 

QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful candidate will:

  • Be currently enrolled in a UPEI graduate program, with preference given to a Master of Arts in Island Studies student
  • Excellent knowledge of Island Studies and interest in community engaged research 
  • Excellent analysis and writing skills
  • Ability to work independently 
  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent computer skills, knowledge of data transcription or thematic analyses software are an asset

This position is covered by a Collective Agreement between the Public Service Alliance of Canada and the University of Prince Edward Island. Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students.

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 below.

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 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. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, hrofficer@upei.ca. Applications will not be accepted via email.

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