Research Assistant IV – Department of Psychology at Brandon University

Applications are to be received by: 4:30 p.m. on December 8, 2025

Classification: Research Assistant IV
Employee group: PSAC
Job title: Research Assistant
Department: Nursing
Wage: $29.42/hr
Hours of work: Total 300 hours.
Start date: December 15, 2025
Number of positions: 2
Length of appointment: until March 31, 2026
Date issued: December 1, 2025

Duties:
This project is part of a larger SSHRC-funded project on Age-Friendly Communities in Manitoba. Duties for this position will include helping with REB applications, literature reviews, liaising with community contacts, and report writing. Duties will also include data collection through interviewing older adults and professionals in Manitoba. Other duties may include helping to maintain and create content for a website. Tasks will also include other relevant duties, as assigned.

Qualifications/Experience:
Ideally a Masters-level prepared student, or similar research experience. Experience preparing ethics applications and conducting data collection. Ability to work well independently with minimal supervision and have excellent organizational and critical thinking skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience with communicating information to various audiences via written or visual formats is an asset. Candidate should ideally have knowledge and understanding of working with older adult populations and community organizations.

To Apply:
Send cover letter, resume, and names of two references to Dr. Nancy Newall, [email protected].

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 [email protected]. 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.