Research Assistant, Biocultural Indicators (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:** Biocultural Indicators **Competition Number:** WS28.26 **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 support the Principal Investigator on Biocultural Indicators research, with the overarching goal of establishing baseline information for biocultural memory and restoration. His/her key responsibilities include: i) Conducting comprehensive literature reviews (peer-reviewed and grey literature) on selected subtopics within the project scope, identifying case studies, gaps, and producing concise summaries and formal reports, ii) Networking and sustaining contacts with researchers and projects aligned with the program’s objectives. iii) Planning, attending, and reporting on research activities in collaboration with other researchers. **Duties:** * The selected candidate will be responsible for conducting an academic literature review in peer-reviewed publications and grey literature, providing reports and identifying case studies, trends and gaps. * Develop a bibliographic database using an accessible online tool, such as Mendeley or Zotero. * Develop and maintain networking with researchers, organizations and communities engaged in similar research. **Qualifications** * Candidates must possess strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, with working proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with Microsoft Publisher. * An understanding of Indigenous research methodologies, protocols, and data sovereignty is relevant. * A general familiarity with qualitative and quantitative data analysis, experience or understanding of environmental and cultural indicators, along with a willingness to explore and learn available AI tools, is desirable. * The selected candidate is expected to exercise critical thinking in all activities. **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