Research Assistant, Movement, Interaction, Resilience, Adaptation (MIRA) - PSAC-RC

Competition Number: RC146.26
Date Posted: October 5, 2026
Department: Anthropology
Researcher: Dr. Mirjana Roksandic
Position Vacancies: 1
Salary: $17.22 - $20.10 per hour plus 6% vacation pay

Research Assistants are normally students, in a University of Winnipeg undergraduate program, employed to assist with tasks related to research. Work is performed within defined guidelines and under supervision of a more senior researcher or faculty member.

Position Overview:

The successful candidate will be responsible for editing raw video footage obtained during archaeological fieldwork. Their primary responsibility will be to create short documentary films for scientific communication, educational initiatives, and public outreach in the fields of Archaeology and Paleoanthropology.

Duties:

- Edits raw footage into polished content that meets project objectives and deadlines.
- Edit video content, incorporating graphics, effects, and sound design to create polished and engaging final products.
- Adapt to various indoor and outdoor shooting environments, adjusting for lighting and sound as necessary.
- Collaborate with the researcher’s team to develop video concepts and storyboards ensuring video content captures the intended message and tone.
- Creates content optimized for Webpage and platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
- Storytelling and narrative structure.
- Color correction and audio syncing.
- Multi-camera editing.
- Social media platform expertise.
- Camera operation (DSLR/mirrorless).
- File management and metadata handling.

Qualifications:

- Proficiency with video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro) and camera equipment.
- Excellent storytelling capabilities, with a keen eye for detail and visual composition.
- Solid organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.




- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Flexibility to work around the schedules of others.
- Ability to work occasional overtime as needed to meet project deadlines.
- A degree in film, media production, or a related field is preferred but not required.

Condition(s) of Employment:

- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

The period of work will be from Oct 12, 2026 - Oct 30, 2026 and the estimated total hours of work will be 105 hours.

Note: This position is represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada - Research Capacity Unit.

Note: The work described in this posting will be conducted in person.

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📌 Research Assistant, Movement, Interaction, Resilience, Adaptation (MIRA) (Winnipeg)
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