Graduate Student Assistant (Up to 2 Positions) - Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering

Competition Number:
37S26
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering
Position:
Graduate Student Assistant (Up to 2 Positions)
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Up to 10 hours per week 
Salary:

$22.50 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay

Term:

As soon as possible – June 30, 2026

Dr. Sundeep Singh and Dr. Kuljeet Grewal from FSDE are seeking two motivated graduate student assistants to assist with the AI in engineering design education project.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Analyzing data and preparing comprehensive reports
  • Conducting literature reviews related to AI in engineering design and engineering education
  • Contributing to the development of conference presentations and journal manuscripts
  • Assisting with the design, refinement, and broadening of feedback surveys to evaluate the impact of AI on learning and design practices in engineering education

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must be a student enrolled in a Graduate Program at UPEI
  • Preference will be given to current graduate students in FSDE
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Prior experience as a Teaching Assistant within FSDE or strong familiarity with the undergraduate engineering curriculum would be an asset
  • Experience with AI tools, statistical data analysis, or educational research methods
  • Previous conference or journal publication experience is an 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 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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