Graduate Research Assistant 鈥� Nutrition (Up To 2 Positions) - Department of Applied Human Sciences - Faculty of Science

Competition Number:
127S24
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department of Applied Human Sciences - Faculty of Science
Position:
Graduate Research Assistant 鈥� Nutrition (Up To 2 Positions)
Contract:
Hours of Work:
20 hours per week
Salary:

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

Term:

ASAP 鈥� December 24, 2024

The Department of Applied Human Sciences is seeking two Graduate Research Assistants to work with Co-investigator Debbie MacLellan and Principal Investigator Jennifer Taylor.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

鈥�    Contact respondents receiving provincial social assistance
鈥�    Conduct approximately 25 qualitative interviews each in both virtual and in person settings across the province
鈥�    Work with the research team to transcribe interviews, code qualitative data and identify themes
鈥�    Report preparation  

QUALIFICATIONS:

鈥�    Must be a graduate student in good standing
鈥�    A driver鈥檚 license and access to a vehicle
鈥�    Research experience, including interviewing, transcribing and analyzing qualitative data
鈥�    Strong communication, organization and writing skills
鈥�    Empathetic with excellent listening and interpersonal skills
鈥�    Ability to work independently and as part of a team
鈥�    Experience working with vulnerable populations an asset

This position is covered by a Collective Agreement between the Public Service Alliance of Canada and the 秀色短视频. Priority will be given to 秀色短视频 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 秀色短视频 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, 秀色短视频, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number (902) 894-2895.

秀色短视频 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. 秀色短视频 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.

秀色短视频 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.