Student Research Assistant - Department of Sociology and Anthropology - Faculty of Arts
$16.10 per hour plus 4% vacation pay
May 30 – August 31, 2022
Dr. Philippe Messier is seeking an undergraduate Student Research Assistant to support their SSHRC funded research project, entitled “Connecting People Positively: The Infrastructure of Mobility in Democratic India and Socialist Vietnam.”
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direct supervision of Dr. Messier, the student will:
- Help classify primary data from colonial archives (texts and photos) collected in India
- Code and categorize for preliminary analysis
- Perform other research duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Undergraduate UPEI student
- Background in sociocultural anthropology
- Excellent writing and synthesis capabilities
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Highly motivated and responsible
- The ability to work independently and efficiently
- Access to a computer, internet, and the Office Suite (or equivalent)
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 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, or fax it to (902) 894-2895.
In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified student candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and full-time international students with a valid study permit will be given priority.
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.
Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.