Graduate Research Assistant - McDougall Faculty of Business
About the role
The McDougall Faculty of Business (MFoB), University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is seeking applications for a Graduate Research Assistant for the Winter 2026 semester (January - April). The successful candidate will assist with the analysis of previously collected data pertaining to a multi-study project regarding the experiences of remote and hybrid workers within the Atlantic Canadian health sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assisting with conducting a review of relevant research literature
- Assisting with the qualitative data analysis of participant interviews (N = 73)
- Assisting with the quantitative data analysis (i.e., structural equation modelling) of participant survey responses, across two samples of participants (N = 500 and 260, respectively)
- Assisting with the preparation and submission of research results to relevant outlets (e.g., conferences, journals)
- Must be currently enrolled at UPEI in a Master’s-level degree program in a relevant field (e.g., business [including an MBA], psychology); or alternatively, currently hold a Master’s-level degree in a relevant field (e.g., business, psychology)
- Must be highly proficient in conducting quantitative statistical data analyses, including but not limited to regressions, analyses of variance, dimension reduction (e.g., PCAs)/factor analyses, and structural equation modelling
- Previous experience and proficiency coding in the R language is strongly preferred
- Prior experience conducting qualitative data analyses (e.g., content analyses, thematic analyses, etc.) is also strongly preferred
- Prior experience working in (or familiarity with) health services administration is also preferred, especially if this experience is situated within an Atlantic Canadian context
- Previous publications (or other evidence of having been successfully involved in previous academic research) would be considered an asset
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be currently enrolled at UPEI in a Master’s-level degree program in a relevant field (e.g., business [including an MBA], psychology); or alternatively, currently hold a Master’s-level degree in a relevant field (e.g., business, psychology)
- Must be highly proficient in conducting quantitative statistical data analyses, including but not limited to regressions, analyses of variance, dimension reduction (e.g., PCAs)/factor analyses, and structural equation modelling
- Previous experience and proficiency coding in the R language is strongly preferred
- Prior experience conducting qualitative data analyses (e.g., content analyses, thematic analyses, etc.) is also strongly preferred
- Prior experience working in (or familiarity with) health services administration is also preferred, especially if this experience is situated within an Atlantic Canadian context
- Previous publications (or other evidence of having been successfully involved in previous academic research) 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.
About University of Prince Edward Island
Established in 1969, the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is a comprehensive public liberal arts university in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, with roots in its founding institutions, Prince of Wales College (est. 1834) Saint Dunstan's University (est. 1855).
The only university in the province, UPEI offers a wide range of programs and degrees within the faculties of Arts; Business; Education; Graduate Studies; Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies; Nursing; Science; Sustainable Design Engineering; and Veterinary Medicine. Home to Canada Research Chairs, a UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability, endowed and sponsored research chairs, and 3M National Teaching Fellows, UPEI comprises a community of talented and dedicated faculty and staff who provide exceptional learning experiences to Canadian and international students under their tutelage.
In addition to its main campus in Charlottetown, UPEI has established the Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation in St. Peter's Bay, PEI. The University also has an international campus in Cairo, Egypt, offering degrees in business administration, mathematical and computational sciences, and sustainable design engineering. It also has postsecondary exchange programs with universities in numerous countries. As well, post-secondary students in Asia, Africa, and Europe can earn certain UPEI degrees, based on the University's curriculum and rigorous educational standards, while living in their home countries.
With millions of dollars in scholarships, international exchange and experiential learning opportunities, expanding professional and graduate programs, and outstanding student-faculty interaction, UPEI offers students an educational experience designed to help them reach their potential as future leaders.
The interim President and Vice-Chancellor is Dr. Greg Keefe. The Chancellor is the Honourable Catherine Callbeck.
Graduate Research Assistant - McDougall Faculty of Business
About the role
The McDougall Faculty of Business (MFoB), University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is seeking applications for a Graduate Research Assistant for the Winter 2026 semester (January - April). The successful candidate will assist with the analysis of previously collected data pertaining to a multi-study project regarding the experiences of remote and hybrid workers within the Atlantic Canadian health sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assisting with conducting a review of relevant research literature
- Assisting with the qualitative data analysis of participant interviews (N = 73)
- Assisting with the quantitative data analysis (i.e., structural equation modelling) of participant survey responses, across two samples of participants (N = 500 and 260, respectively)
- Assisting with the preparation and submission of research results to relevant outlets (e.g., conferences, journals)
- Must be currently enrolled at UPEI in a Master’s-level degree program in a relevant field (e.g., business [including an MBA], psychology); or alternatively, currently hold a Master’s-level degree in a relevant field (e.g., business, psychology)
- Must be highly proficient in conducting quantitative statistical data analyses, including but not limited to regressions, analyses of variance, dimension reduction (e.g., PCAs)/factor analyses, and structural equation modelling
- Previous experience and proficiency coding in the R language is strongly preferred
- Prior experience conducting qualitative data analyses (e.g., content analyses, thematic analyses, etc.) is also strongly preferred
- Prior experience working in (or familiarity with) health services administration is also preferred, especially if this experience is situated within an Atlantic Canadian context
- Previous publications (or other evidence of having been successfully involved in previous academic research) would be considered an asset
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be currently enrolled at UPEI in a Master’s-level degree program in a relevant field (e.g., business [including an MBA], psychology); or alternatively, currently hold a Master’s-level degree in a relevant field (e.g., business, psychology)
- Must be highly proficient in conducting quantitative statistical data analyses, including but not limited to regressions, analyses of variance, dimension reduction (e.g., PCAs)/factor analyses, and structural equation modelling
- Previous experience and proficiency coding in the R language is strongly preferred
- Prior experience conducting qualitative data analyses (e.g., content analyses, thematic analyses, etc.) is also strongly preferred
- Prior experience working in (or familiarity with) health services administration is also preferred, especially if this experience is situated within an Atlantic Canadian context
- Previous publications (or other evidence of having been successfully involved in previous academic research) 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.
About University of Prince Edward Island
Established in 1969, the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is a comprehensive public liberal arts university in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, with roots in its founding institutions, Prince of Wales College (est. 1834) Saint Dunstan's University (est. 1855).
The only university in the province, UPEI offers a wide range of programs and degrees within the faculties of Arts; Business; Education; Graduate Studies; Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies; Nursing; Science; Sustainable Design Engineering; and Veterinary Medicine. Home to Canada Research Chairs, a UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability, endowed and sponsored research chairs, and 3M National Teaching Fellows, UPEI comprises a community of talented and dedicated faculty and staff who provide exceptional learning experiences to Canadian and international students under their tutelage.
In addition to its main campus in Charlottetown, UPEI has established the Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation in St. Peter's Bay, PEI. The University also has an international campus in Cairo, Egypt, offering degrees in business administration, mathematical and computational sciences, and sustainable design engineering. It also has postsecondary exchange programs with universities in numerous countries. As well, post-secondary students in Asia, Africa, and Europe can earn certain UPEI degrees, based on the University's curriculum and rigorous educational standards, while living in their home countries.
With millions of dollars in scholarships, international exchange and experiential learning opportunities, expanding professional and graduate programs, and outstanding student-faculty interaction, UPEI offers students an educational experience designed to help them reach their potential as future leaders.
The interim President and Vice-Chancellor is Dr. Greg Keefe. The Chancellor is the Honourable Catherine Callbeck.