Student Research Assistant - Department of Environmental Studies - Faculty of Science

Competition Number:
11S25
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department of Environmental Studies - Faculty of Science
Position:
Student Research Assistant
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Up to 4 hours per week 
Salary:

$17.60 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay

Term:

March 3 – August 1, 2025

Dr. Nicholas Mercer, Environmental Studies, is seeking applications for a student research assistant to help with the development and implementation of a qualitative research project which compares principles of ‘community (or decentralized) energy systems’ to ‘active learning’ teaching philosophies and strategies. The student will contribute to all phases of the study including research design, data collection, analysis implementation, and reporting of results.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Help to develop a research ethics application for research involving human participation 
  • Help to expand and conduct a conceptual literature review on ‘community energy’ and ‘active learning’ 
  • Help to plan and implement logistics for public workshops on the aforementioned topics 
  • Help with data transcription, qualitative analysis, and writing or reporting of results 
  • Help in developing presentation materials 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must be a current UPEI student with preference given to third or fourth year UPEI Bachelor of Environmental Studies students. Students graduating in May 2025 are also eligible.
  • Excellent knowledge of environmental studies and interest in sustainable energy systems 
  • Excellent analysis and writing skills
  • Ability to work independently 
  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent computer skills, knowledge of data transcription or thematic analyses software are 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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