Research Assistant, Indigenous Knowledge Systems (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:** Indigenous Knowledge Systems **Competition Number:** WS32.26 **Date Posted:** November 12, 2026 **Department:** Indigenous Studies **Researcher:** Dr. Shaileshkumar Shukla **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:** Student research assistant is needed to assist in compiling and designing visually appealing content based on course materials and literature related to Indigenous knowledge systems. **Duties:** * Excellent independent research writing and content development skills including referencing styles. * Assist in communication and coordination with potential contributors including Indigenous communities. * Assist in developing sections of peer-reviewed publications based on primary and secondary research. * Ability to compile and use literature on Indigenous food systems, Indigenous healing and planetary health including course materials, books, and internet. * Design visually appealing content based on synthesis of course materials. * Help in designing a course on Indigenous Innovation based on compiled literature on Indigenous food systems, Indigenous healing and planetary health peer-reviewed and grey materials, books, files, documentation. **Qualifications** * Senior undergraduate or first year graduate level students are preferred. * Good comprehension, research and analytical skills including researching and organizing research papers. * Experience with conducting independent scholarly literature search, review and copy editing. * Good knowledge of small office works, admin and familiarity with endnote or other library referencing system to prepare bibliography. * Good interpersonal communication skills and familiarity with small office jobs. * Must have good knowledge, understanding and Interest in Indigenous knowledges systems, health and well-being, food systems, planetary health and sustainability topics either through courses, and research project involvement or community experience. * Must have completed either IS-2401, IS-3201 or IS-2012 or IS-4026 OR similar course at University of Winnipeg/ Canadian Post secondary institution with at least B+ OR relevant experience in the topics of these courses. **Condition(s) of Employment:** * Must be legally entitled