Student Research Assistant - Department of Psychology

Competition Number:
68S24
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department of Psychology
Position:
Student Research Assistant
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Up to 37.5 hours per week
Salary:

$20.75 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay

Term:

ASAP – August 31, 2024

Dr Stacey MacKinnon is seeking applications for one (1) full-time research assistant to help her finish writing a student inquiry handbook, run inquiry focus groups and conduct interviews relating to Reading with Purpose, IBL, and generative AI in the classroom, preparing data for a systematic literature review, help organize inquiry-based learning opportunities for visiting high school students & professors.  

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

  • Researching and co-writing student handbook of inquiry skills
  • Conducting literature searches
  • Updating COVIDENCE and Zotera databases
  • Co-writing ethics applications
  • Running focus groups/interviews, transcribing & assisting in analyzing qualitative/quantitative data
  • Making presentations on projects on and off campus
  • Mentor junior volunteers
  • Online design layout & sourcing visuals

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Applicants MUST be:

  • At least a fourth year undergraduate student at UPEI
  • Applying to the Psychology honours program for September 2024
  • Highly successful coursework in qualitative and quantitative analysis
  • Highly organized
  • Excellent critical/creative thinking and writing skills
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently and in groups
  • Experience supervising and designing activities for 16-25 year olds
  • Previous volunteer research experience an asset

 

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 below.

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. Applications will not be accepted via email.

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