Research & Labora tory Suppo rt Specialist - Tech 4 (AESES)

Research & Laboratory Support Specialist - Tech 4 (AESES)

Centre for Advancement T&L;

VICE-PROVOST (LEARNING, ANALYTICS, & AI)

Position number: 36076

Date posted: August 5, 2026

Job details

Research & Laboratory Support Specialist - Tech 4 (AESES)

Existing Regular Continuing Full-Time (Budget Funded)

Full-time: Yes

Permanent: Yes

Work schedule: 35 Hours/week (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm)

Salary: $26.20 to $37.62 per hour ($47,684.00 to $68,468.40 per annum)

Expected Start Date September 8, 2026

840 hours worked

Qualifications

MINIMUM FORMAL EDUCATION/TRAINING:

- University undergraduate degree in Psychology or related field required.

EXPERIENCE:

- Three years of direct experience working in a learning management system is required.
- Direct or equivalent experience working in and supporting VR systems, Qualtrics, Microsoft Forms, PowerPoint, and various generative artificial intelligence platforms is required.
- Direct or equivalent experience recruiting human subjects, collecting data from human subjects, analyzing data, and writing up and presenting research findings required.
- Direct or equivalent experience working in and supporting teaching and learning research, science of teaching and learning research, and the scholarship of teaching and learning is required.
- Demonstrated experience supporting multiple teaching and learning, and program evaluation projects.
- An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

- Demonstrated knowledge of human subjects research in areas of psychology or equivalent is required.
- Demonstrated organizational, analytical, problem solving, and task management skills required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
- Excellent interpersonal skills required.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy required.
- Demonstrated ability to carry out tasks associated with human subjects’ research required.
- Ability to respond to and address requests with diplomacy,



tact and timeliness required.
- Strong ability to work effectively & efficiently under pressure and to complete deadlines on time required.
- Strong ability to work both independently and in a team setting required.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with research team members at all levels required.
- Ability to adapt and respond positively to change is required.
- Satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.

OTHER JOB RELATED QUALIFICATIONS:

- An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Key responsibilities

Research and Development Support

- Assist Researchers : Provide technical and administrative support to researchers in the planning, execution, and analysis of teaching and learning experiments and other studies.
- Laboratory Management : Oversee the daily operations of the laboratory, ensuring all equipment is maintained, updated, and calibrated (e.g., VR headsets and associated computers). Allocates spaces for research projects.
- Data Collection and Analysis : Collect, manage, and analyze experimental data, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
- Drafting : Organizes results, prepares drafts for publication and co ‑ authors papers.
- Training and Development : Conduct training sessions for students training in the laboratory on protocols and equipment usage in the Science of Teaching and Learning Laboratory.
- Safety Compliance : Ensure all laboratory activities comply with safety regulations and protocols.
- Resource Management : Manage laboratory supplies and inventory, including ordering and stocking necessary materials.
- Documentation :



Maintain detailed records of experiments, procedures, and results for future reference and reporting.
- Collaboration : Work closely with Portfolio Lead – Data, Evaluation, and Higher Education Research, Faculty Specialist – Science of Teaching and Learning, and other team members to facilitate collaborative projects and initiatives.
- Technical Support : Submit support tickets when technical support is required for laboratory equipment and software to IST and external vendors.
- Innovation and Improvement : Identify opportunities for improving laboratory processes/manuals and implementing new technologies or methodologies.
- Other duties as assigned.

Professional Development

- Seeks out and participates in on-going professional development to keep abreast of technological advances in teaching and learning to support research activities.
- Other professional development opportunities as assigned.

Additional information

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] or (phone hidden). Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.

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