Graduate Research Assistant - McDougall Faculty of Business
$27.00 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay, as per PSAC Local 86000
January 2 – March 31, 2024
Under the direction of the primary investigator, Dr. Susan Graham, and with the support of co-investigators Professor Amy MacFarlane and Dr. Suzanne Rath, the graduate student research assistant will support research activities related to finalizing three projects for the purposes of submission to academic journals. All three projects focus on 2SLGBTQ+ people and perspectives within the context of management education.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist in the development of a comprehensive literature review relevant to the unique scope of each of the three projects
- Assist in outline development and project plans
- Summarize thematically the findings from the data analyses
- Manage the project workplans to meet deadlines and deliverables
- Complete manuscript preparation in accordance with submission guidelines, including editing, formatting, and other journal specifications
- Attend and participate in research team meetings
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current enrollment in a UPEI graduate program in good standing
- Ability to attend research meetings and follow prescribed workplans
- Strong communication skills are required, particularly excellent academic writing skills
- Experience with academic writing, editing, and publishing (Short-listed candidates may be required to share samples of academic writing)
- Experience in project management
- Understanding of 2SLGBTQ+ topics and management education is an asset
- Familiarity with qualitative and quantitative methodologies
- Experience working in an academic environment with professors/researchers
- Demonstrated critical thinking ability, initiative, excellent organizational skills, time management skills, flexibility, and ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to accurately follow instructions and attention to detail are essential.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and other word processing software
- Proficiency in APA style formatting of citations
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.
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.
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