Student Laboratory Assistant - Department of Physics- Faculty of Science

Competition Number:
148S24
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department of Physics- Faculty of Science
Position:
Student Laboratory Assistant
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Up to 2.5 hours/week per position - PHYS 1120, Mon, 1:30-3:00 pm, PHYS 1220, Tues to Thurs, 11:30 am-4:45pm, PHYS 2120, Fri 11:30 pm-2:20 pm
Salary:

$16.00 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay

Term:

January 6 – April 4, 2025

The Physics Department seeks applications for student laboratory assistants for the winter 2025 term for PHYS 1120, PHYS 1220 and PHYS 2120. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Acting as a general resource person for students during the laboratory 
  • Monitoring student operations in conducting experiments 
  • Ensuring all computer and lab equipment is used safely 
  • Following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as applicable  

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Enrolled as a UPEI student 
  • Applicants will have successfully completed the course for which they are selected to assist in the tutorial, or have relevant alternative experience 
  • Preference will be given to students taking Physics as their major or minor 
  • Previous experience as a laboratory assistant is an asset 

Applicants will be required to fill out an online form to indicate their time availability at https://forms.gle/pXawauyFt74nevQSA Positions may be time-shared based on time availability.  

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.

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

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