Graduate Research Assistant

1 week ago


Charlottetown, Canada University of Prince Edward Island Full time

The Department of Applied Human Sciences is seeking two Graduate Research Assistants to work with Co-investigator Debbie MacLellan and Principal Investigator Jennifer Taylor.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Contact respondents receiving provincial social assistance
- Conduct approximately 25 qualitative interviews each in both virtual and in person settings across the province
- Work with the research team to transcribe interviews, code qualitative data and identify themes
- Report preparation

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Must be a graduate student in good standing
- A driver’s license and access to a vehicle
- Research experience, including interviewing, transcribing and analyzing qualitative data
- Strong communication, organization and writing skills
- Empathetic with excellent listening and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Experience working with vulnerable populations an asset

This position is covered by a Collective Agreement between the Public Service Alliance of Canada and the University of Prince Edward Island. Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students.



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