Graduate Research Assistant

1 week ago

Charlottetown PE CA P University of Prince Edward Island Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per year

Dr. Terri Jackson is looking for two Graduate Research Assistants to assist with a project which explores capacity-building in a community of learners on Prince Edward Island.

This research will explore stakeholder groups including educator, pre-service teachers, parents/caregivers, and persons who identify as neurodiverse and their experiences with a three-year capacity-building initiative.

The primary activities of the successful candidate will involve data collection (participatory narrative inquiry) and analysis and requires attendance at evening sessions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Weekly meetings with supervisor to discuss progress
  • Collaborate in research in a community setting and engage in analysis of data with supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must be a current Graduate student at UPEI
  • Ability to write clearly and concisely in English for academic purposes, and adjust writing based on mentoring and editing from supervisor
  • Skilled at attending to detail in research and writing
  • Interest in inclusive education and capacity-building initiatives
  • Access to transportation to data collection site, as needed, during evenings

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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