The Physics Department seeks applications for student laboratory assistants for the winter 2027 term for Physics 1120, Physics 1220, as well as student tutorial assistants for Physics 1120.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Assist the instructor to act as a general resource person for students during the undergraduate laboratories or tutorials
- Monitoring student operations conducting experiments and providing technical and guiding help when required during undergraduate laboratories
- Assist the instructor to ensure that students follow and comply with any provided secure laboratory procedures
- Following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as applicable

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Preference will be given to students taking Physics as their major or minor at UPEI
- Applicants will have successfully completed the course for which they are selected to assist within, or have relevant alternative university experience




- Previous experience as a laboratory assistant is an asset
- Excellent academic performance will be an asset
- Successful applicants are required to provide proof of completion of an online Teaching Assistant Training Program for lab assistants and UPEI WHMIS current training
- Preference will be given to applicants to fill out the department’s online organization form to indicate their course and time availability. Positions may be time-shared or multiple positions assigned based on the information provided. Winter 2027 form link: https://forms.gle/qSTwvouFgSgAUaLd8

Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.

📌 Student Assistant (Up to 13 Positions) - Department of Physics - Faculty of Science - Winter 2027 (Canada)
🏢 University of Prince Edward Island
📍 Canada