Graduate Student Research Assistant - Department of Applied Human Sciences - Faculty of Science

Competition Number:
55E23
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department of Applied Human Sciences
Position:
Graduate Student Research Assistant
Contract:
Hours of Work:
20 hours per week
Salary:

$20.20 per hour (plus 4% vacation pay)

Term:

May 29, 2023 to September 1, 2023

The Department of Applied Human Sciences is looking for qualified applicants for the position of Graduate Student Research Assistant for the summer 2023.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Data collection across PEI in early learning and childcare environments
  • Assist in research related activities (e.g. analyze data)
  • Report and manuscript writing
  • Assist in developing nutrition and research related materials
  • Liaise with Nutrition coaches, Early Childhood Educators and other key stakeholders
  • Prepare and assist with workshops and other dissemination activities as needed
  • Attend research related meetings with project team and policy stakeholders
  • Other tasks and duties as emerge or are assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must be enrolled in a Graduate program at UPEI
  • Research experience in qualitative and quantitative data collection and data analysis
  • Experience with early learning and childcare environments
  • Excellent writing skills including manuscript and/or report preparation 
  • Excellent office and event organizational skills
  • Demonstrated communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to problem solve, trouble shoot and manage time in an independent work setting

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.

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.

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.