Applications are to be received by: 4:30 p.m. on September 20, 2026

Classification:Research Assistant III

Employee Group:PSAC

Job Title:Research Assistant

Department:Psychology

Wage:$21.63 per hour

Hours of Work: 400 hours

Start Date:September 28, 2026

Number of Positions Available: 2

Length of Appointment:until March 31, 2027

Date Issued:September 10, 2026

Key Duties:

This project is part of a larger SSHRC-funded project on Age-Friendly Communities in Manitoba. Duties for this position will include: assist in preparing research materials; assist with data collection/analysis; assist with preparing presentations and other creative outputs; and maintain communications and outreach to research partners. Tasks will also include other relevant duties, as assigned.

Qualifications/Experience:

Ability to work well independently with minimal supervision and have excellent organizational skills. Strong abilities in writing and communication. Ideal candidates will be upper-level undergraduates (4th yr +).

Experience with communicating information to various audiences via written or visual formats is an asset. Ideally, the candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills and be self-motivated, have the ability to work independently and with others effectively, and have the ability to uphold high standards of confidentiality and research integrity.



This project involves working with grandmothers and women (Indigenous and Non-Indigenous); identifying as an Indigenous woman (First Nations, Red River Métis, or Inuk) is an asset.

Completion of TCPS-2: CORE ethics.

To Apply:

Send cover letter, resume, TCPS-2: CORE certificate, and names of two references to Dr. Nancy Newall, [email protected]. We thank you for your interest, only successful candidates will be contacted.

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 prospect is accessible to all interested individuals, this posting is available in an alternate format upon request.

📌 Research Assistant III – Department of Psychology (Brandon)
🏢 Brandon University
📍 Brandon