Graduate Research Assistant – Faculty of Education

Job title:

Graduate Research Assistant – Faculty of Education

Company

University of Prince Edward Island

Job description

The Faculty of Education at the University of Prince Edward Island seeks two part-time Graduate Research Assistants reporting directly to the Graduate Studies Coordinator, and indirectly to the Dean. The selected candidates must be available to work on-site and online, following a flexible schedule.RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support Faculty researchers relating to their research programs (e.g., ethics submission, completing drafts of expense claim forms, draft survey development, knowledge mobilization)
• Aid Faculty researchers in the preparation of literature reviews and other research development activities
• Establish a monthly Graduate Education Seminar Series and Graduate Education Journal Club, e.g., survey interests, arrange speakers, prepare notices for distribution
• Search and disseminate information on graduate student research funding, e.g., pilot project funds, travel funds, awards, bursaries, scholarships
• Search and disseminate information on graduate student support services, e.g., Accessibility, Writing, Counseling, Online technology support
• Aid the Graduate Studies Coordinator with a variety of tasks (e.g., substantive revisions to the MEd Handbook and thesis guide)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a UPEI Graduate student in good standing, with preference given to Master of Education and PhD Education students
• Research experience (ideally quantitative and qualitative)
• Ability to work in French would be considered 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 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 UPEI 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, 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, . Applications will not be accepted via email.Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.Note that this site is not compatible with some mobile browsers (e.g. iPad, iPhone). Upon successful submission of your application, you will receive an auto-reply to your email address advising your application has been received. If you do not receive an email, please check your spam folder and/or try submitting your application via a different web browser (Google Chrome, Firefox, etc).

Expected salary

$27 per hour

Location

Charlottetown, PE

Job date

Sat, 14 Dec 2024 04:46:27 GMT

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