Graduate Research Assistant Department Of Sociology And Anthropology Faculty Of Arts

Charlottetown, PE, Canada

Job Description


The Department of Sociology and Anthropology is seeking a Graduate Research Assistant for its research project, entitled \xe2\x80\x9cThe School Resource Officer (SRO) program in PEI.\xe2\x80\x9d The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Dr. Charles Adeyanju.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Contact and schedule research participants for interviews
  • Conduct interviews and facilitate focus group interviews
  • Transcribe audio-recorded interviews
  • Library searches
  • Literature reviews
  • Analyse and code research data
  • Perform other duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Must be a student enrolled in a graduate program at UPEI
  • Field research/qualitative research methods courses
  • Previous experience with field research is a requirement
  • Strong familiarity with sociological and anthropological concepts
  • The ability to work independently and to perform tasks on short notice
  • Excellent writing skills
  • Ability to critically review library and Internet sources
  • The ability to use transcription software
  • Must be reliable and dependable
  • Maturity and ability to exercise sound judgement
  • Being well organized will be considered a definite asset
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 posted on the . 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, 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, .

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

University of Prince Edward Island

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2222830
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    $20.2 per hour
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Charlottetown, PE, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned