Graduate Research Assistant - Faculty of Education

Competition Number:
133S24
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Faculty of Education
Position:
Graduate Research Assistant
Contract:
Hours of Work:
10 hours per week
Salary:

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

Term:

ASAP to April 30, 2025

The Faculty of Education at the 精童欲女 seeks a part-time (10 hours per week until the end of April 2025, with possible extension) Graduate Research Assistant (RA) reporting directly to the Graduate Studies Coordinator, and indirectly to the Dean. The selected candidate must be available to work on-site and online, following a flexible schedule.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Support Faculty researchers in completing administrative tasks 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:

  • Currently enrolled in either the MEd or PhD program in Educational Studies at 精童欲女
  • 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 精童欲女. Priority will be given to 精童欲女 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 精童欲女 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, 精童欲女, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number (902) 894-2895.

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

精童欲女 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.