Research Associate - RESOLVE Manitoba

Department of Food Science, University of Manitoba; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No specific perks listed

Job summary

RESOLVE Manitoba, located at the University of Manitoba, invites applications for a full-time, six-month Research Associate position with potential renewal. The successful candidate will develop competitive grant applications, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and advance a portfolio of research on family and gender-based violence.

Collaboration with diverse partners and supervision of research staff are key components.

Qualifications

• PhD in social work, psychology, or a related discipline with strong research training.
• Experience with violence against Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit people, or Indigenous communities is an asset.
• Ability to develop and lead competitive grant proposals and research programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop competitive research grant proposals for provincial, national, and international funding agencies.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary grant teams and identify funding opportunities.
• Prepare compelling proposals and contribute to RESOLVE Manitoba's research portfolio.
• Coordinate and manage research projects; prepare ethics applications; conduct literature reviews.
• Analyze and interpret quantitative and qualitative data; disseminate findings via publications and conferences.
• Provide research consultation to community organizations, faculty and partners; supervise staff and students.

Skills

Grant writing

Literature reviews

Data analysis

Team supervision

Research coordination

Education

PhD in social work/psychology/related discipline

Job description

Research Associate - RESOLVE Manitoba

Position number: 35595 Term RESOLVE Vice-President(Research & International)
Posting start date: August 17, 2026 Advertised until: September 4, 2026 or until filled
Full-time: Yes Permanent: No Start date: October 1, 2026

For more information please contact: Kendra Nixon - [e-mail]

RESOLVE Manitoba Research Associate Opportunity (Six-Month Term, Renewable)

Applications are invited for a full-time, six-month (renewable) Research Associate position with RESOLVE Manitoba, located at the University of Manitoba. The anticipated start date is October 1, 2026.

The successful applicant will have completed, or be nearing completion of, a Ph.D in social work, psychology, community health or a related discipline . and possess a strong understanding of research related to family and gender-based violence and/or child maltreatment. This is an exciting opportunity for an emerging scholar to play a leadership role in developing a competitive program of externally funded research while contributing to high-impact collaborative projects.

A primary responsibility of the position will be the development of competitive research grant applications to provincial, national, and international funding agencies. The successful candidate will work closely with the Director and research staff to identify funding opportunities, coordinate multidisciplinary grant teams, prepare compelling proposals, and contribute to building RESOLVE Manitoba's research portfolio. The Research Associate will also coordinate and manage research projects; prepare and submit ethics applications; conduct high-quality literature reviews; analyze and interpret quantitative and qualitative data; disseminate findings through scholarly publications, conference presentations, reports, and knowledge mobilization activities; provide research consultation to community organizations, faculty, and other partners; and supervise research assistants and students. Experience conducting research related to violence against Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people or Indigenous communities is considered an asset.

RESOLVE Manitoba is a gender-based violence research centre and collaborative network of researchers, community organizations, service providers, and policymakers. Through university-community partnerships, the Centre conducts policy- and practice-relevant research on family and gender-based violence, builds research capacity through education and mentorship, and mobilizes research findings to inform policy and practice. Visit the RESOLVE Manitoba website ( https://umanitoba.ca/resolve/ ) to learn more.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will work under the direction of Dr. Kendra Nixon, Director of RESOLVE Manitoba.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the privacy provisions of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba). Curriculum vitae may be shared with members of the search committee.

Applicants should submit:

• a cover letter;
• a curriculum vitae;
• a one-page statement describing their research experience and interests; and
• the names and contact information for three references.

Applications should be submitted electronically by email to Dr. Kendra Nixon at [e-mail] .

The closing date for applications is Friday, September 4, 2026.

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). All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Additional information:

The University of Manitoba is a driving force of innovation, discovery and advancement. Our momentum is propelled by our campus community – UM faculty, staff and students whose determination and curiosity shape our world for the better. Our teaching, learning and work environment is uniquely strengthened and enriched by Indigenous perspectives. With two main campuses in Winnipeg, satellite campuses throughout Manitoba, and world-wide research, UM’s impact is global.

Discover outstanding employee benefits, experience world-class facilities and join a dynamic community that values reconciliation, sustainability, diversity, and inclusion. We are one of Manitoba’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. At the University of Manitoba, what inspires you can change everything.

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.