Graduate Research Assistant - Faculty of Education

at  University of Prince Edward Island

The Faculty of Education at the University of Prince Edward Island seeks a part-time (10 hours per week until the end of April 2025, with possible extension) Graduate Research Assistant (RA) reporting directly to the Graduate Studies Coordinator, and indirectly to the Dean. The selected candidate must be available to work on-site and online, following a flexible schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently enrolled in either the MEd or PhD program in Educational Studies at UPEI
• Research experience (ideally quantitative and qualitative)
• Ability to work in French would be considered 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.

• Support Faculty researchers in completing administrative tasks relating to their research programs (e.g., ethics submission, completing drafts of expense claim forms, draft survey development, knowledge mobilization)
• Aid Faculty researchers in the preparation of literature reviews and other research development activities
• Establish a monthly Graduate Education Seminar Series and Graduate Education Journal Club (e.g., survey interests, arrange speakers, prepare notices for distribution)
• Search and disseminate information on graduate student research funding (e.g., pilot project funds, travel funds, awards, bursaries, scholarships)
• Search and disseminate information on graduate student support services (e.g., Accessibility, Writing, Counseling, Online technology support)
• Aid the Graduate Studies Coordinator with a variety of tasks (e.g., substantive revisions to the MEd Handbook and thesis guide).