Research Assistant, Research and Innovation, Research Awards Scan work Study Program
5 days ago
**NOTE: Students must be approved for the 2025-26 Work-Study program in order to be hired for this position. The Work-Study Student Application form is available online here**:Work Study Program Application | Awards | The University of Winnipeg**
**Please include confirmation of your approval to participate in the Work Study Program with your resume.**
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 assistant will conduct comprehensive scanning and documentation of available faculty and student research awards across Canadian and internationally. The RA will be responsible for systematically identifying, gathering, organizing, and maintaining information about potential awards, grants, and recognition opportunities in both database and information sheet formats.
**Duties**:
- Conduct systematic searches for available research awards, fellowships, and recognition opportunities across Canadian and international institutions
- Input collected award opportunity information into designated database systems
- Create and maintain comprehensive information sheets summarizing available award opportunities
- Assist in creating visual representations of data (charts, timelines, eligibility matrices)
- Organize awards by discipline, career stage, or other relevant categories
**Qualifications**
- Proficiency with database management systems (Excel, Access, or similar platforms)
- Strong internet research skills and familiarity with academic databases
- Experience with information management and organization systems
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Time management and organizational abilities
**Condition(s) of Employment**:
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Students must be approved for the 2025-26 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.The period of work will be from **ASAP - March 31, 2026**and the estimated total hours of work will be **41 hours**.
**_ Note_**_: This position is represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada - Research Capacity Unit._
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