Research Assistant, Bibliography Update (PSAC-RC) - German-Canadian 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:** Bibliography Update **Competition Number:** WS13.26 **Date Posted:** November 10, 2026 **Department:** German-Canadian Studies **Researcher:** Dr. Alexander Freund **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 Research Assistant supports the supervisor in updating the bibliographical resources of the Chair in German-Canadian Studies, to further its goals of building a German-Canadian archive and fostering knowledge through its open access initiative. **Duties:** * The RA will be trained in Zotero, a bibliographical software; document scanning equipment; and bibliographical formatting in Chicago style. * The RA will be responsible for producing high-quality scans of research articles and books with extensive margin notes; checking for online versions of articles and books; and checking for newer editions of existing resources. * They will then integrate all of these resources into Zotero according to an existing organizational structure. **Qualifications** * A background in History or related disciplines. * Strong research and computer skills, and a comprehensive understanding of conducting bibliographic searches. * Some familiarity with formatting in Chicago Style required. * Strong written and spoken English skills. * German reading skills preferable. * Experience with bibliographical software (e.g. Zotero) an asset. * Excellent attention to detail, correct spelling and referencing. * Must have strong organizational skills, work well autonomously, and be dependable. **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 criteria: + Currently an undergraduate or graduate\* student (PACE students are currently ineligible); + Enrolled full-time for the current Fall/Winter session (i.e., at least 18 credit hours or 12 credit hours if registered with Accessibility Services); + Completed at least 24 credit hours at an undergraduate level at the University (or equivalent); + Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0; + Have demonstrated financial need (shortage between your expenses