Student Research Assistant - GeoREACH Lab - Department of Applied, Communications, Leadership, and Culture - Faculty of Arts

Competition Number:
20S24
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department of Applied, Communications, Leadership, and Culture - Faculty of Arts
Position:
Student Research Assistant - GeoREACH Lab
Contract:
Hours of Work:
5-12 hours per week
Salary:

$16.60 per hour (+ 4% vacation pay)

Term:

ASAP – May 31, 2024

The GeoREACH lab in the Applied, Communications, Leadership & Culture program is seeking a Research Assistant with relevant experience to support research on land use, food, and policy history in Atlantic Canada. The Research Assistant will be supervised by the Director, Dr. Joshua MacFadyen. The GeoREACH lab supports Geospatial Research in Atlantic Canadian History and other projects of the ACLC program.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Read workflows and produce technical documentation and summaries
  • Assist team members with data entry QA/QC and summaries
  • Participate in a weekly team meeting
  • Interpret and organize research results in databases
  • Work with Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
  • Organize and prepare to host guests at team meetings
  • Write communications for the lab website and social media

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Ability to integrate principles of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion into research methodologies and be committed to promoting diversity within academic and research setting
  • Experience with data or record management
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Strong understanding of the impacts of social, cultural and economic factors in interpretation of historical narratives and spatial analysis
  • Ability to quickly learn and master various computer applications
  • Experience with GIS is considered an asset
  • Knowledge of Prince Edward Island history is considered an asset
  • Knowledge of food and agriculture is considered an asset
  • Ability to travel to various PEI archives is considered an asset

NOTES:

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.

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