Student Research Assistant - School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences - Faculty of Science

Competition Number:
77S24
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences - Faculty of Science
Position:
Student Research Assistant
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Up to 10 hours per week
Salary:

$17.05 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay

Term:

July 2 – September 2, 2024

The School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences is seeking an Undergraduate Research Assistant to assist with analysis and communication of health survey data.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The purpose of this position is to analyze recent health survey data to summarize new knowledge related to adolescent music education across Canada. The chosen applicant will communicate with the research team to understand what aspects of the data are most important and will create summaries, visualizations, and infographics that effectively communicate what can be learned about music education from the new survey data. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Strong background in data analysis
  • Strong ability to analyze data and create visualizations in R
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to create infographics to communicate stories from data

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.

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