Student Research Assistant - Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering
$17.60 per hour plus 4% vacation pay
March 24 – June 30, 2025
Dr. Aadesh Gokul, P.Eng., and Dr. Grant McSorley, P.Eng., Sustainable Design Engineering, are seeking applications for a student research assistant to help with a research project focused on integrating mobile technology and applications in Prince Edward Island's Smart Agriculture landscape. The student will participate in understanding the technology needs for enhancing PEI's agricultural industry and farming practices. The student will contribute to all study phases, including research design, data collection, analysis, and reporting of results
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Help to develop a research ethics application for research involving human participation
- Help in conducting a comprehensive literature review related to agricultural industry challenges and futuristic technologies
- Assist in designing and distributing online surveys and conducting interviews with farmers and industry stakeholders
- Collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data using statistical and thematic methods
- Prepare a project report
- Help in developing a draft of conference paper and presentation materials for knowledge dissemination
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be a current UPEI student with preference given to Sustainable Design Engineering students
- Strong academic standing
- Excellent research and analytical skills
- Proficiency in data analysis and statistical methods
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Knowledge of agricultural practices and mobile application development is an asset
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
You will gain valuable experience in:
- Research methodology and academic writing
- Data collection and analysis
- Agricultural technology and innovation
- Project management and reporting
- Working with industry stakeholders
Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.
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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