Student Research Assistant - Applied, Communications, Leadership and Culture - Faculty of Arts

Competition Number:
133S25
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Applied, Communications, Leadership and Culture
Position:
Student Research Assistant
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Up to 15 hours per week
Salary:

$18.15 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay

Term:

November 2025 – March 31, 2026 

The GeoREACH lab in the Applied, Communications, Leadership & Culture program is seeking an undergraduate Student Research Assistant with experience in humanities research and data management to support research on transportation and policy history in Atlantic Canada. The Student Research Assistant will contribute to a SSHRC-funded research grant Assembling a City: Toronto’s Urban Metabolism, and they will be supervised by the lab’s Director, Dr. Joshua MacFadyen. The GeoREACH lab supports Geospatial Research in Atlantic Canadian History and other projects of the ACLC program.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
 

  • Read workflows and produce technical documentation and summaries
  • Assist team members with data entry QA/QC and summaries
  • Participate in a weekly team meeting
  • Interpret and organize research results in databases
  • Work with Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
  • Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:
 

  • Must be a current UPEI student
  • Experience with data management and databases
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to quickly learn and master various computer applications

Asset Qualifications:

  • Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
  • Knowledge of Canadian History (including Ontario and Atlantic Provinces)
  • Knowledge of marine transportation
  • Knowledge of food and agriculture
  • Ability to travel to various PEI archives

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 below.

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.

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