Graduate Research Assistant - Surrey, Canada - Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

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Surrey, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Employee Group:

Casual Employee

Workplace Type:

Hybrid

Hours of Work (BCGEU):

- # of openings:

2

Hours Per Week (BCGEU):
Pay Level:

Casual Employee - Hourly Rate

Days of Work (BCGEU):
Employment Type:

Temporary Part Time

Internal Closing Date:

March 28, 2024

Travel Frequency:

Occasional travel between campuses is required.

External Closing Date:

March 28, 2024

Competition ID:

3274

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
This role reports to Dr. Fabricio Telo.

SUMMARY
The research assistant will work on the project "Internationalization of

Canadian Businesses:
The Case of Brazilian Traction Light and Power Corporation," funded by KPU's Chancellor's Chair Award Program. The work will be done mainly remotely, with eventual in-person meetings on the Surrey campus.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Do library, archive, and online research;
Summarize and analyze historical documents;
Assist with data management and content analysis;
Prepare summary reports and craft Power Point presentations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Successful completion of an undergraduate degree in Sociology, History, Political Science or another relevant program;
Successful completion of the online tutorial CORE2022 (Course on Research Ethics) of the Tri-

Council Policy Statement:
Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (TCPS 2)

Demonstrated willingness and ability to learn new skills and follow protocols.
Demonstrated oral and written English language skills.
Detail oriented, with good organizational and time management skills and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to work alone or in groups
Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of cultural environments; and readiness to adopt a productive working culture (timekeeping, time management, collegiality, mutual respect, etc.).

Salary Information

Anticipated hourly pay rate:
$19.50

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