RA III – Research Assistant – Political Science

3 days ago


Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Brandon University Full time

Applications are to be received by: 4:30 p.m. on December 22, 2025.

Classification: Research Assistant III

Employee Group: PSAC

Job Title: Level III Marker

Department: Political Science

Wage or Salary: $20.95/hr

Hours of Work: Up to 15 hours per week

Start Date: January, 12, 2026

Number of Positions available: 1

Length of Appointment:(indicate end date of employment) May 1, 2026

Course title and number (if applicable): NA

Date Issued: December 15, 2025

Qualifications/Experience:

– Senior undergraduate or graduate student

– Successful completion of Canadian politics course(s) at BU or equivalent

– Ability to work independently

– Successful completion undergraduate research methods and quantitative methods course is strongly recommended

– Ability to read French an asset.

Duties:

Research Assistant will be collecting data from a variety of publicly available secondary sources on political careers in Canada. RA will enter data set on a statistical computer program and provide basic analysis of data.

RA will be recognized as a research or co-author on any publication arising from work collected.

Work time can be flexible and will typically be ten to fifteen hours per week depending upon RA's availability.

Position commences January 2026

To Apply:

Submit your cover letter, resume and 3 references in one pdf document to Melissa Ballard at Include the position in the subject line of the email.

Brandon University is committed to equity, welcomes diversity, and hires on the basis of merit. All qualified individuals who may contribute to the diversification of the University, especially women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders are encouraged to apply. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Evidence of citizenship must be provided.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. This starts with the hiring process. If you require an accommodation during any phase of the evaluation process, please advise HR at All information received related to an accommodation is kept confidential. To ensure this employment opportunity is accessible to all interested individuals, this posting is available in an alternate format upon request.



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