Research Assistant, Phosphorus Release from Agricultural Soils (PSAC-RC) - Geography *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:** Phosphorus Release from Agricultural Soils **Competition Number:** WS08.26 **Date Posted:** November 10, 2026 **Department:** Geography **Researcher:** Dr. Nora Casson **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 will conduct lab and field work in support of a project measuring phosphorus release from agricultural soils **Duties:** * The selected candidate would be required to make periodic trips to the site to collect soil samples and install equipment. * The research assistant will also be responsible for collating and analyzing literature and data. The research assistant will be fully trained in all procedures. **Qualifications** * The research assistant should have some experience with lab and/or field work, either from classes or from previous employment experience. * They need to be familiar with Microsoft Excel. **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 and resources)\*\*; and + A Canadian citizen, permanent resident, protected person or an international student with a valid study permit. * *Graduate students in a joint program may only be eligible if currently registered at UW or whose thesis advisor is a UW Faculty member.* ***\******\****Zero on all resources fields is deemed an incomplete application. As a full-time student, you are expected to have some form of funding source.* The period of work will be from **ASAP - March 31, 2027** and the estimated total hours of work will be **40** **hours**. **Note:** This position is represented by the Public Service Alliance of Can