Student Laboratory Assistant (Up to 11 Positions)- Department of Physics- Faculty of Science *REPOSTED*

Competition Number:
140S23R
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department of Physics- Faculty of Science
Position:
Student Laboratory Assistants (Up to 11 Positions)
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Physics 1120, Mon, 1:30-4:45 pm, Physics 1220, Tues to Thurs, 11:30am-4:45pm, Physics 2120, Tues 11:30pm-2:20pm   (All applicants will be required to fill out the online Google form to indicate their time availability. Positions may be time-shared or time-shifted based on availability.)
Salary:

$15.00 per hour (plus 4% vacation pay)

Term:

January 8 to April 25, 2024

The Physics Department seeks applications for approximately eleven student laboratory assistants for the Winter 2024 term.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Act as a general resource person for students during the laboratory
  • Monitoring student operations in conducting experiments
  • Ensuring all computer and lab equipment is used safely
  • Following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as applicable

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Enrolled as a UPEI student
  • Applicants will have successfully completed the course for which they are selected to assist or have relevant alternative experience
  • Preference will be given to students taking Physics as their major or minor
  • Previous experience as a laboratory assistant is considered an asset

Applicants will be required to fill out an online form to indicate their time availability at https://forms.gle/3XFyF1bo4zc6KZL77 . Positions may be time-shared based on time availability.

Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.

 

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.

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, hrofficer@upei.ca.

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