Department: School of Health Studies - Contracted EmployeesEmployee Group: Non UnionAppointment Type: ContractAppointment Status: Temporary Part-TimeStart Date: 2026/06/08End Date: 2026/08/28Hours per Week: 0.00 to 10.00Hourly Rate: $27.65 to $28.00 (Salary will be commensurate with experience)About UsThe Faculty of Health Sciences is a large, diverse, and comprehensive unit, comprised of seven Schools (Nursing, Kinesiology, Health Studies, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Communication Sciences and Disorders, and Food and Nutritional Sciences), a large Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and four Research Centers. The Faculty has more than 4,000 undergraduate students and more than 900 graduate students (200 PhD students).The School of Health Studies is a diverse community of students and professors committed to improving human health around the globe. The mission of the School is to nurture the creativity, curiosity, and critical thinking of tomorrow’s global leaders, through transformative interdisciplinary research, education, and knowledge mobilization. Delivering a primarily undergraduate program, the School of Health Studies focuses on streams of studies including Health Sciences, Health and Aging, Health Promotion, Biology, and Rehabilitation Sciences.ResponsibilitiesThe Research Assistant will support the research activities for qualitative and quantitative projects in adherence with ethics protocols and guidelines. The incumbent will handle the day-to-day research duties required for the operation of the laboratory or research centre, and may be a liaison between the research team and study participants. The incumbent will assist in the dissemination of research results arising from these projects, and perform qualitative and quantitative data collection, entry and processing. The Research Assistant may also assist with the preparation of any required documents, coordinate travel,



and organize meetings for the research team.Assist with the descriptive and ethical analysis of vaccine requirement policies within academic hospitalsPreparation of scholarly manuscript for publicationQualificationsEducationUndergraduate degree in a relevant area of focusExperience1 year of work experience supporting research in a related technical fieldSkills, Abilities & ExpertiseDetail-oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracyAbility to employ a systematic and productive approach to workPersonable and courteous in working relationships with colleagues, students and the publicAbility to collect and analyze data in an objective mannerFamiliarity with regulations and guidelines governing researchFamiliarity with methods for research design, implementation, and analysisFamiliarity with experimental design and analysisComputer skills with the ability to learn and use software programsIntermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office SuiteAbility to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goalsVerbal and written communication skills with the ability to document technical informationWestern Values DiversityThe University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone (phone hidden).Note: position is intended to be filled by internal re-appointmentPlease Note: This position is an existing vacancy. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Research Assistant (M.Sm.) - $27.6 - $28 An Hour - Part Time (Winnipeg)
🏢 Western University
📍 Winnipeg