Applications are to be received by: 4:30 p.m. on May 11, 2026

Classification: Research Assistant III
Employee Group: PSAC
Job Title: Research Assistant
Department: Psychology
Wage or Salary: $21.63/hr
Number of Hours to Work: 360 hours
Start Date: May 19, 2026
Number of Positions available: 3
End Date of Employment: September 18, 2026
Course title and number (if applicable): NA
Date Issued: May 4, 2026

Qualifications/Experience:
This project is part of a larger SSHRC-funded project on Age-Friendly Communities in Manitoba. Duties for this position will include helping to maintain and update a user-friendly website, including creating new posts and developing new ways of communicating existing information via the website and social media, as applicable. Duties will also include liaising with MB organizations. Duties may also include research on topics relating to older adult health and wellbeing (literature review) and writing and interviewing members of organizations serving older adults in Manitoba. Tasks will also include other relevant duties, as assigned.

Qualifications/Experience:
Ability to work well independently with minimal supervision and have excellent organizational skills. Strong abilities in writing and communication. Ideal candidates will be upper-level undergraduates (3rd to 4th yr +). Experience with communicating information to various audiences via written or visual formats is an asset. Ideally, the candidate will have knowledge and understanding of gerontology (study of older adulthood), loneliness/social engagement among older adults, and knowledge of working with older adults. Completion of TCPS-2: CORE ethics.

To Apply:
Send cover letter, resume, TCPS-2: CORE certificate, and names of two references to Dr. Nancy Newall, newalln@brandonu.ca.

Brandon University is committed to equity, welcomes diversity, and hires on the basis of merit. All qualified individuals who may contribute to the diversification of the University, especially women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders are encouraged to apply. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Evidence of citizenship must be provided.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. This starts with the hiring process. If you require an accommodation during any phase of the evaluation process, please advise HR at hr@brandonu.ca. All information received related to an accommodation is kept confidential. To ensure this employment opportunity is accessible to all interested individuals, this posting is available in an alternate format upon request.