Senior Research Assistants are normally graduate students, or University of Winnipeg undergraduate students, employed to assist in the execution and evaluation of research projects in their area of study. The positions may oversee Research Assistants in areas such as the use of proper techniques, analysis, and documentation.

Senior Research Assistants work under the general supervision or direction of more senior researchers or faculty members, and are expected to exercise judgment in prioritizing, planning and organizing their own work within defined parameters.

Position Overview:

This position concerns the development of new statistical methodology for the modelling and analysis of time series of rates and proportions. The assistant works with the supervisor and their colleague to develop several beta time series regression models.

Duties:

• The assistant writes R code to carry out a wide range of simulation studies to assess the suitability of new statistical methodology.
• The assistant produces plots and tables and their interpretations as part of a manuscript to be submitted for publication in a peer-reviewed journal.
• The assistant may be asked to contribute to manuscript writing.

Qualifications:

• Required coursework includes mathematical statistics, time series analysis, and regression analysis.
• Preference is given to statistics majors.
• Experience in Bayesian statistical analysis is an asset.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with writing R functions is a must.
• Preference is given to applicants with demonstrated written communication skills in the form of scientific manuscripts or poster presentations.

Condition(s) of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

The period of work will be from August 11, 2025 - December 19, 2025, and the estimated total hours of work will be 30-66 hours.

Note*: This position is represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada - Research Capacity Unit.*

Note: The work described in this posting will be conducted in-person.

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