Graduate Research Assistant (2 Positions) - Faculty of Education

Competition Number:
132S24
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Faculty of Education
Position:
Graduate Research Assistant
Contract:
Hours of Work:
7.5 hours per week and 4 hours per week
Salary:

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

Term:

ASAP 鈥� December 31, 2024

The Faculty of Education is seeking two (2) graduate research assistants with strong background in mathematics or STEM education and quantitative statistics. One position will work 7.5 hours per week and the second position will work 4 hours per week.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Reviewing literature and applying for ethics
  • Developing Survey
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Assisting with paper for publication

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must be a 91探花 Graduate student in good standing, with preference given to Master of Education and PhD Education students
  •  Ability to work in a team environment and independently
  • Experience in survey design
  • Experience in quantitative data analysis
  • Background in mathematics or STEM education
  • Excellent writing skills

This position is covered by a Collective Agreement between the Public Service Alliance of Canada and the 91探花. Priority will be given to 91探花 students.

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically an , a cover letter, quoting the competition number, and a resume to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the 91探花 Human Resources website (www.upei.ca/hr/). 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, 91探花, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number (902) 894-2895.

91探花 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. 91探花 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.

91探花 encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university鈥檚 various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.