Research Assistant, Resources for Teaching Science (PSAC-RC) - Education *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:** Resources for Teaching Science **Competition Number:** WS31.26 **Date Posted:** November 12, 2026 **Department:** Education **Researcher:** Dr. Latika Raisinghani **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:** This project focuses on developing a resource site/website for educational resources for inclusive and responsive science teaching practices. Participation in this project will promote development of research skills related to literature search and review, developing a reference database and resource website. **Duties:** * The student research assistant will assist the researcher in searching, reviewing and analyzing educational resources for inclusive and responsive science teaching relevant to Manitoba science curricula. * They will also assist in developing a reference database by using a reference management system, and in developing a resource website. **Qualifications** * A general understanding and knowledge of teaching, library search, using library database, Microsoft Word and Excel, and of developing a website are required. * Prior experience of developing a website, use of reference management system and dealing with confidential material is an asset. * Must have good time management and organization skills and ability to work independently and in collaboration with research team. * The ideal candidate for this position will have: + A general understanding of responsive and inclusive educational practices and experience of reading and analyzing academic literature. + Skill of creating websites, knowledge of using library databases, Microsoft Word and Excel. + Prior experience of analyzing academic literature and curricula, use of reference management system, website creation, and dealing with confidential material is an asset. + Excellent time management and organization skills and ability to work independently and in collaboration with research team. + Students in 4th or 5th year of Integrated BEd Program or in 2nd year of After-degree BEd program and graduate students with relevant experiences in education, Indigenous studies, psychology, cultural studies, modern languages and literature, would be given preference. **Condition(s) of Employment:** * M