Research Assistant, Department of History, Manitoba Food History Project "Work Study Program"

NOTE: Students must be approved for the 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

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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 MFHP Research Assistant will develop their own potential research contribution to the Manitoba Food History Project,

Duties:

• The successful candidate will work independently to research and create an outcome of their choosing (podcast episode, soundscape, etc.) based on archived oral histories whose subject matter is relevant to the Manitoba Food History Project.
• They must be responsive to editorial suggestions from Dr. Thiessen and will have the opportunity to publish their work with the Manitoba Food History Project.
• Hours are flexible. This work can be done remotely and/or on campus.

Qualifications

• Must have strong research and writing skills, familiarity with relevant software programs, and the ability to work independently.
• This position is ideally suited to an Honours History student.

Condition(s) of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Students must be approved for the 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, 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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