Student Research Assistant - Department of Health Management

Competition Number:
35S24
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department of Health Management
Position:
Student Research Assistant
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Up to 16 hours per week
Salary:

$20.75 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay

Term:

ASAP – August 15, 2024

The Department of Health Management at UPEI is looking for a Student Research Assistant. The successful candidate will work with a faculty member to evaluate data from field research in January 2024 on respiratory tract disease of donkeys. The end goal is the publication of one to two articles in a peer-reviewed journal. This position could be designed to work remotely and part-time.  

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

  • Data entry and analysis
  • Be able to work independently with mentoring

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

  • DVM program student
  • Able to work with an Excel spreadsheet
  • Good verbal and written communication skills

 

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.

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