Student Research Assistant - Department of Sociology and Anthropology - Faculty of Arts at University of Prince Edward Island

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology is seeking an undergraduate Student Research Assistant for its research project, entitled “The School Resource Officer (SRO) program in PEI.”

The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Dr. Charles Adeyanju.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Literature review
• Analyse and code research data
• Perform other duties as required
• Must be a current UPEI student
• Field research/qualitative research methods courses
• Previous experience with field research is a requirement
• Strong familiarity with sociological and anthropological concepts
• Ability to work independently and to perform tasks on short notice
• Good writing skills
• Ability to critically review library and Internet sources
• Ability to use the transcription software
• Must be reliable and dependable
• Maturity and ability to exercise sound judgement
• Being well organized will be considered a definite asset

QUALIFICATIONS:

Successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Must be a current UPEI student
• Field research/qualitative research methods courses
• Previous experience with field research is a requirement
• Strong familiarity with sociological and anthropological concepts
• Ability to work independently and to perform tasks on short notice
• Good writing skills
• Ability to critically review library and Internet sources
• Ability to use the transcription software
• Must be reliable and dependable
• Maturity and ability to exercise sound judgement
• Being well organized will be considered a definite 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.