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 person selected for this position will perform in silico and wet laboratory research to develop a panel of variable genetic markers to assess population structure of lake whitefish in Manitoba. The work will involve bioinformatic and genetic analysis as well as experimental work including DNA extractions, PCR, gel electrophoresis and data analysis.

Duties:

• Bioinformatics analysis of DNA sequence data
• DNA extraction
• Agarose gel electrophoresis
• PCR

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of populations genetics, ideally 3rd or 4th year undergraduate student with a major in Biology or related discipline.
• Prior experience of DNA extraction and PCR.
• Able to work in a laboratory and field setting.

Condition(s) of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

The period of work will be from May 22, 2026 - September 18, 2026 and the estimated total hours of work will be 250 - 360 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.

The University of Winnipeg is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse staff and faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research environments, and is essential to academic and institutional excellence. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons to confidentially self-identify at time of application.

The University of Winnipeg is committed to ensuring employment opportunities are accessible for all applicants. If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact human_resources@uwinnipeg.ca.

The personal information of applicants is collected under the authority of the University of Winnipeg Act and 36(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. All personal information collected via the recruitment process is used to assess the applicant’s suitability, eligibility, and qualifications for employment, and to otherwise support recruitment activities. This information will be provided to participating members of the recruitment process. Questions regarding the collection of your personal information may be directed to the Director, HR Services, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2E9 or human_resources@uwinnipeg.ca.