Graduate Research Assistant- Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering

Competition Number:
141S24
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering
Position:
Graduate Research Assistant
Contract:
Hours of Work:
17 hours per week
Salary:

$27.00 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay, as per PSAC Local 86000

Term:

ASAP – December 28, 2024

A Graduate Research Assistant position (up to 17 hr/wk) is available for students with an interest in sustainable engineering and lifecycle analysis. The students will work under the supervision of Dr. Grant McSorley and in collaboration with industry partners to communicate the results of a study of the lifecycle impact of wind turbines on Prince Edward Island. The students will gain experience in interdisciplinary research, sustainable engineering, lifecycle analysis, and technical communication.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Review current project material
  • Create summaries of research outcomes for various stakeholders
  • Assist with the development of a project website
  • Assist in the writing of a final report

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must be a UPEI Graduate student in good academic standing with a strong work ethic
  • Ability to work in a team and independently
  • Proficiency in interpersonal and written communication is required
  • Experience in the area of sustainable engineering is required
  • Previous Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) experience is an asset
  • Previous research experience is an asset

This position is covered by a Collective Agreement between the Public Service Alliance of Canada and the University of Prince Edward Island. Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students.

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically an application form, a cover letter, quoting the competition number, and a resume to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the UPEI Human Resources website (www.upei.ca/hr/). 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.

Note that this site is not compatible with some mobile browsers (e.g. iPad, iPhone). Upon successful submission of your application, you will receive an auto-reply to your email address advising your application has been received. If you do not receive an email, please check your spam folder and/or try submitting your application via a different web browser (Google Chrome, Firefox, etc).

Apply for Graduate Research Assistant- Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering (141S24)

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.