Research Assistant, Chuta Fa Aba Resurgence on Biocultural Restoration (PSAC-RC) - Indigenous Studies *Work-Study Program*

### **NOTE:** **Students must be approved for the 2026-27 Work-Study program in order to be hired for this position. The Work-Study Student Application form is available online here: Work Study Program | Awards | The University of Winnipeg: https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/awards/work-study-program.html** **Please include confirmation of your approval to participate in the Work-Study Program with your application.** **Work-Study Project Title:** Chuta Fa Aba Resurgence on Biocultural Restoration **Competition Number:** WS27.26 **Date Posted:** November 12, 2026 **Department:** Indigenous Studies **Researcher:** Dr. Gabriel R. Nemogá **Position Vacancies:** 1 **Salary:** $17.22 - $20.10 per hour plus 6% vacation pay 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:** The Student Research Assistant will assist the Principal Investigator in the research project Chuta Fa Aba Resurgence on Biocultural Restoration. The student's activities involve networking and maintaining contacts with researcher and projects with similar purposes. Preparing, attending and reporting research related activities with other researchers. Conducting literature review in peer review and grey literature on selected subtopics within the scope of the project, identify gaps in the literature and prepare reports. **Duties:** * The selected candidate will be responsible for conducting academic literature review in peer review publications and grey literature, provide reports and identify trends and gaps. * Prepare progress reports, literature summaries and preliminary data analysis. * The student must demonstrate collaborative teamwork with other researchers and students. * Engage in training related to Indigenous research methodologies and perform related tasks in support of the overall goal of the Indigenous research project. **Qualifications** * Candidates must possess effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook), Microsoft Publisher is required. * Understanding of Indigenous research methodologies, protocols and data sovereignty. * A general understanding of qualitative and quantitative data analysis software, along with a willingness to explore and learn available AI tools is desirable. * The selected candidate would be expected to exercise critical thinking in all activities. * Familiarity with UW financial research reporting or willingness to learn. * Working knowledge of Spanish will be considered an asset. **Condition(s) of Employment:** * Must be legally entitled to work in Canada. * ***Students must be approved for the 2026-27 Work-Study program***. Students may be eligible for the Work-Study Program if they meet all of the following cri