Research Assistant - Tech 4 (AESES)
About the role
Department of Internal Medicine
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Position number: 36124
Date posted: April 23, 2026
Job details
Research Assistant - Tech 4 (AESES)
Existing Project Full-Time (Grant Funded)
Full-time:
Yes
Permanent:
No
Work schedule:
35 Hours/week (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm)
Salary:
$26.20 to $37.62 per hour ($47,684.00 to $68,468.40 per annum)
Appointment Dates
April 30, 2026 to April 30, 2027
Trial/Probation period:
840 hours worked
For more information please contact: Michelle Priddle - mpriddle@hsc.mb.ca
Qualifications
MINIMUM FORMAL EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIRED:
- Masters degree in a related study area.
OR
- Bachelors degree or completion of a Community College course in a related discipline with three years = directly-related experience.
EXPERIENCE:
- Experience in evidence synthesis methods (including contributing to searching, screening, data extraction, and quality or risk of bias assessment).
- Experience in use of software for meta-analyses.
- Experience of having been involved in the conduct of systematic reviews.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Good oral and written language skills in English is required.
- Ability to conduct most stages of the systematic review process is required.
- Collaborative skills and a track record of working effectively in multidisciplinary teams including academic, clinical and non-academic individuals is required.
- Demonstrate the potential to work independently is required.
- Some experience with drafting reports, academic publications, and presentations is required.
- Good organizational skills and ability to multitask is required.
- Must be familiar with privacy, confidentiality and security issues related to research is required.
- A satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.
Key responsibilities
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will work under the direction and guidance of the Principal Investigator, Dr. Kunutsor. Responsibilities include:
- Assist with the conduct of publishable evidence synthesis projects.
- Assist with all stages of the systematic review process – registration, searches, screening, data extraction, and synthesis.
- Assist with interpretation of results and preparing manuscripts for publication.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including statisticians, data scientists, and other researchers.
- Prepare and publish research findings in high-impact scientific journals.
- Assist with the development of grant proposals and funding applications.
- Contribute to the design, development and implementation of research projects.
- Participate in research team meetings and provide oral and written updates.
- Must be willing to develop skills necessary to deliver the research projects.
- May be required to perform related duties not exceeding skills and capabilities as required.
Additional information
The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).
If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact UM.Accommodation@umanitoba.ca or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.
Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.
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About University of Manitoba
We attract people from around the world who share our ideals and vision for positive change. We believe in embracing challenges and taking action. Our students, researchers and alumni bring their unique voices to learning and discovery, shaping new ways of doing things and contributing to important conversations in topics that matter most, from human rights to global health to climate change. We are where imagination and action collide.
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Research Assistant - Tech 4 (AESES)
About the role
Department of Internal Medicine
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Position number: 36124
Date posted: April 23, 2026
Job details
Research Assistant - Tech 4 (AESES)
Existing Project Full-Time (Grant Funded)
Full-time:
Yes
Permanent:
No
Work schedule:
35 Hours/week (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm)
Salary:
$26.20 to $37.62 per hour ($47,684.00 to $68,468.40 per annum)
Appointment Dates
April 30, 2026 to April 30, 2027
Trial/Probation period:
840 hours worked
For more information please contact: Michelle Priddle - mpriddle@hsc.mb.ca
Qualifications
MINIMUM FORMAL EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIRED:
- Masters degree in a related study area.
OR
- Bachelors degree or completion of a Community College course in a related discipline with three years = directly-related experience.
EXPERIENCE:
- Experience in evidence synthesis methods (including contributing to searching, screening, data extraction, and quality or risk of bias assessment).
- Experience in use of software for meta-analyses.
- Experience of having been involved in the conduct of systematic reviews.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Good oral and written language skills in English is required.
- Ability to conduct most stages of the systematic review process is required.
- Collaborative skills and a track record of working effectively in multidisciplinary teams including academic, clinical and non-academic individuals is required.
- Demonstrate the potential to work independently is required.
- Some experience with drafting reports, academic publications, and presentations is required.
- Good organizational skills and ability to multitask is required.
- Must be familiar with privacy, confidentiality and security issues related to research is required.
- A satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.
Key responsibilities
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will work under the direction and guidance of the Principal Investigator, Dr. Kunutsor. Responsibilities include:
- Assist with the conduct of publishable evidence synthesis projects.
- Assist with all stages of the systematic review process – registration, searches, screening, data extraction, and synthesis.
- Assist with interpretation of results and preparing manuscripts for publication.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including statisticians, data scientists, and other researchers.
- Prepare and publish research findings in high-impact scientific journals.
- Assist with the development of grant proposals and funding applications.
- Contribute to the design, development and implementation of research projects.
- Participate in research team meetings and provide oral and written updates.
- Must be willing to develop skills necessary to deliver the research projects.
- May be required to perform related duties not exceeding skills and capabilities as required.
Additional information
The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).
If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact UM.Accommodation@umanitoba.ca or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.
Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.
Not the right fit? Search for Research Assistant jobs in Winnipeg, MB
About University of Manitoba
We attract people from around the world who share our ideals and vision for positive change. We believe in embracing challenges and taking action. Our students, researchers and alumni bring their unique voices to learning and discovery, shaping new ways of doing things and contributing to important conversations in topics that matter most, from human rights to global health to climate change. We are where imagination and action collide.