Senior Research Assistant, Oral History of W[G]S

University of Winnipeg View all jobs

Winnipeg, MB
$20.11 per hour
Permanent
Full-time

1 day ago

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:Under the general direction of, and in collaboration with Drs. Singh and Greenhill, the successful applicant will apply extensive knowledge in Women's and Gender Studies, Cultural Studies, and Oral History practice to update the literature review, contact and arrange interviews with participants, conduct the interviews as well as transcribe them, manage and fully document the data according to UW Oral History Centre requirements, co-analyse interviews, and co-write conference and journal papers for knowledge mobilisation, and perform editorial tasks.Candidates must provide a full resume/CV and a letter of interest specifying how they fit the requirements.Duties:

Prepare equipment and materials for research.
Perform academic research.
Monitor and document research status and findings.
Assist with duties related to the production of articles, publications, reports and presentations.
Prepare literature reviews.
Assist in data collection, data entry, analysis and interpretation.
Perform routine clerical and administrative duties to support research activities.
Assist in preparing articles, publications, reports and presentations.
Assist in seeking publication opportunities for the research team.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications:

Specific Courses Completed--WGS Seminar in Research Methodology; UW Oral History Centre Introduction to Oral History.
Overall GPA 3.5 preferred.
WGS Major

Condition(s) of Employment:

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

The period of work will be from April 21, 2026 - April 9, 2027, and the estimated total hours of work will be 10-50 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.The University of Winnipeg is committed to ensuring employment opportunities are accessible for all applicants. If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact .The personal information of applicants is collected under the authority of the University of Winnipeg Act and 36(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. All personal information collected via the recruitment process is used to assess the applicant’s suitability, eligibility, and qualifications for employment, and to otherwise support recruitment activities. This information will be provided to participating members of the recruitment process. Questions regarding the collection of your personal information may be directed to the Director, HR Services, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2E9 or human_resources@uwinnipeg.ca.

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