Research Assistant, Exploring Nature of 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:** Exploring Nature of Science **Competition Number:** WS30.26 **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 research study focuses on exploring Nature of Science in Manitoba K-10 science curricula and developing learning activities. Participation in this project will promote development of research skills of curriculum analysis, literature review, developing learning activities, and a reference database. **Duties:** * The student research assistant will assist the researcher in reviewing and analyzing Manitoba science curricula, science education literature, and in developing learning activities and a reference database related to the Nature of Science. **Qualifications** * A general understanding of science education, curriculum documents, and using library search, and experience of reading and analyzing academic literature, and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. * Prior experience of analyzing curriculum, writing a literature review, use of reference management system, developing learning activities 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 science education and experience of reading and analyzing academic literature and developing learning activities. + Knowledge of using library search, database, Microsoft Word and Excel. + Familiarity with Manitoba science curricula and prior experience of analyzing curricula writing a literature review, use of reference management system 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 who have completed a science education course, and graduate students with relevant experiences in education, Indigenous studies, psychology, cultural studies, modern languages and literature, would be