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Student Research Assistant - Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering *Amended Closing Date*

Competition Number:
81S20
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering
Position:
Student Research Assistant
Contract:
Hours of Work:
5 hours per week
Salary:

$15.75 per hour (plus 4% vacation pay)

Term:

October, 2020 – April 15, 2021

The Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering is looking to hire a 4th year engineering student to assist with simple tasks related to research activities for the hydrokinetics energy convertor project. The primary tasks will be literature survey, design of parts with CAD software and manufacturing with 3D printers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Make a commitment and show dedicated efforts to gain the background knowledge and skills needed to pursue your assigned project successfully
  • In conjunction with your supervisor, develop a plan and timetable for completion of all stages of your project, adhere to a schedule and meet appropriate deadlines
  • Meet with your supervisor when requested and report fully and regularly on progress and results
  • Give serious consideration to the advice and criticisms received from your supervisor
  • Be thoughtful and reasonably frugal in using resources provided by your supervisor and the University and assist in obtaining additional resources for your research or for other group members where applicable
  • Review the literature regularly and keep your literature survey up to date
  • Maintain exemplary records of your experimental/theoretical work (so that others can replicate your results)
  • While your supervisor is required to be reasonably available for consultation, it is your responsibility to keep in touch with your supervisor
  • Make yourself available to your supervisor for regular meetings at mutually acceptable times
  • Follow the university's policy regarding ownership of intellectual property

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Ability and experience to design a mechanical piece with Solid Work or other similar CAD software
  • Ability and experience to work with 3d printer and understand the manufacturing process
  • Ability and experience to work with flow simulation software such as ANSYS-FLUENT or similar flow software
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 candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Prince Edward Island is committed to gender equity in employment.

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.