Graduate Research Assistant- Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering

Competition Number:
141S24
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering
Position:
Graduate Research Assistant
Contract:
Hours of Work:
17 hours per week
Salary:

$27.00 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay, as per PSAC Local 86000

Term:

ASAP 鈥� December 28, 2024

A Graduate Research Assistant position (up to 17 hr/wk) is available for students with an interest in sustainable engineering and lifecycle analysis. The students will work under the supervision of Dr. Grant McSorley and in collaboration with industry partners to communicate the results of a study of the lifecycle impact of wind turbines on Prince Edward Island. The students will gain experience in interdisciplinary research, sustainable engineering, lifecycle analysis, and technical communication.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Review current project material
  • Create summaries of research outcomes for various stakeholders
  • Assist with the development of a project website
  • Assist in the writing of a final report

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must be a 秀色短视频 Graduate student in good academic standing with a strong work ethic
  • Ability to work in a team and independently
  • Proficiency in interpersonal and written communication is required
  • Experience in the area of sustainable engineering is required
  • Previous Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) experience is an asset
  • Previous research experience is an asset

This position is covered by a Collective Agreement between the Public Service Alliance of Canada and the 秀色短视频. Priority will be given to 秀色短视频 students.

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically an , a cover letter, quoting the competition number, and a resume to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the 秀色短视频 Human Resources website (www.upei.ca/hr/). Applications will not be accepted via email.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, 秀色短视频, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number (902) 894-2895.

秀色短视频 is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. 秀色短视频 is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, hrofficer@upei.ca.

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