Work schedule: 35 Hours/week (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm)
Salary: $28.46 to $40.88 per hour ($51,797.20 to $74,401.60 per annum)
Appointment Dates November 9, 2026 to December 9, 2027
840 hours worked
Qualifications
MINIMUM FORMAL EDUCATION/TRAINING:
A PhD preferred in Natural Science disciplines and experimental statistics for livestock and related fields.
An MSc required in Natural Science disciplines, experimental statistics for livestock and related fields.
EXPERIENCE:
Two years of directly related experience is required.
Demonstrated experience working with datasets from livestock and related fields required.
Experience in delivering training in the subject of experimental statistics required.
A track record of articulating research findings and methodologies in clear, accurate language that would be suitable for academic publications and grant proposals is required.
An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Strong statistical skills, including understanding the complexity of relevant areas such as experimental design, mixed models, generalized linear models, or multivariate analysis specific to livestock and related fields, are required.
Excellent proficiency in R statistical software package is required.
Experience in other packages (e.g., SAS, SPSS, Matlab) is required.
Proven skills in managing, processing, and analyzing datasets of varying sizes, ensuring data integrity and accuracy throughout the research process are required.
Capacity to approach research challenges with a critical eye,
providing solutions to unique statistical problems and contributing to research design and methodology is required.
Exceptional communication skills in English, both written and verbal, are required. This includes explaining statistical concepts to non-specialists and effectively conveying complex information in teaching or supervisory roles in an accessible manner.
Ability to give effective oral presentations to both the scientific community and broader audiences, showcasing clear communication and engagement skills required.
Demonstrated academic and scientific writing ability required.
Satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.
Key responsibilities
Provide statistical support and training to students and research staff
Develop appropriate statistical analysis of quantitative and qualitative data from field, laboratory, and modelling experimental trials or observational data
Conduct one-on-one consulting sessions to determine how best to analyze research data
Review drafts, provide feedback, and assist with the interpretation and presentation of data and statistical results for research grants/funding applications, papers, reports, and presentations
Create training material
Completion of a statistical manual used as a reference guide for graduate-level courses and research staff
Design and deliver group workshops on statistical data analysis for research staff, graduate students and livestock stakeholders
Design and record short video tutorials on statistical data analysis for research staff, graduate students and livestock stakeholders
Perform other duties as required or assigned
Additional information
This is an in-person position.
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).
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