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Student Research Assistants (Up to 2 Positions) - Department of Physics - Faculty of Science

Competition Number:
63S21
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department of Physics
Position:
Student Research Assistants
Contract:
Hours of Work:
37.5 hours per week
Salary:

$15.75 per hour (plus 4% vacation pay)

Term:

May 3, 2021 – August 19, 2021

Dr. James Polson is seeking two research assistants to work on a project using computer simulation methods to study the physical properties of polymer systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Writing and/or modifying a molecular Monte Carlo simulation program designed to investigate the dynamics and conformational behavior of polymers in confined and crowed environments 
  • Generating data with the simulation program by carrying out calculations on Compute Canada computer clusters 
  • Analysis of the resulting data to determine the scaling properties of the polymer free energy and comparing the results with theoretical predictions 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Successful candidate(s) will have completed at least two years of an undergraduate physics program 
  • Experience using molecular Monte Carlo and molecular dynamics simulation methods
  • Previous physics research experience 
  • Experience with programming in C/C++ or related language 

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 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.

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.