Research Assistants are normally students, in a University of Winnipeg undergraduate program, employed to assist with tasks related to research. Work is performed within defined guidelines and under supervision of a more senior researcher or faculty member.

Position Overview:

With a multifaceted role, the position will involve a significant amount of work, both in the investigative and administrative fields, being responsible, among other tasks, for carrying out bibliographic searches, data management, academic publication, and dissemination of results, in addition to coordinating the logistical and administrative aspects of research to facilitate the proper development of the projects.

The position will involve both research and administrative tasks. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a complex calendar for the Principal Investigator of the project, in addition to coordinating the logistical and administrative aspects of the research. The candidate is also expected to conduct high level research and literature searches, data management, assist in academic publications, dissemination of results, among other tasks.

Duties:

• Contribute to the project’s knowledge mobilization plan (KMP) including communicating project’s outcomes in social media and to project stakeholders, members of the public and local communities in collaboration with international partners.
• Take charge of keeping the MIRA-HOPE's website up to date.
• Help manage and curate data related to MIRA and affiliated projects.
• Manage a complex and busy calendar for the Principal Investigator of the project.
• Contribute to prepare documentation required by funding agencies.
• Perform other duties, including administrative work, as required, or assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Bioanthropology.
• Be involved in a Master Degree Program in Anthropology.
• Experience working in international team environments.
• Experience with the MIRA and the affiliated projects.
• Proficiency in managing Webpage and Social Media
• Experience with MS Office.
• Experience using project- and time-management methods and tools.
• Experience with accounting.

Condition(s) of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

The period of work will be from September 2, 2025 - August 28, 2026 and the estimated total hours of work will be 8-384 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.

The University of Winnipeg is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse staff and faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research environments, and is essential to academic and institutional excellence. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons to confidentially self-identify at time of application.

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