Research Assistant

Job Category
Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants

Job Profile
Non Union Hourly – Research Assistant /Technician 3

Job Title
Research Assistant

Department
Barbic Laboratory Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy Faculty of Medicine

Compensation Range
$27.29 – $32.18 CAD Hourly

Posting End Date
November 28, 2023

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.

Job End Date

Nov 24, 2024

This position is located within a health-care facility, therefore, the successful candidate will be required to provide verification of full vaccination against Covid-19 provided prior to the start date, as required by a provincial health mandate.

This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary

The Research Assistant is responsible for data collection, data analysis, and knowledge translation planning including web-based media. The Research Assistant provides direct support to a principal investigator in the development and conduct of activities related to her research collaborations, specifically related to a CIHR funded project to understand the needs of young people accessing integrated youth services.

Under the guidance of the principal investigator, the Research Assistant interacts and liaises with Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy faculty, staff, and graduate students, and investigators, trainees, and youth/patient advisors involved in projects.

Responsibilities include preparation of interview guide, coordination of participant recruitment and data collection, gathering qualitative and quantitative data, creating and updating knowledge translation media (including websites, social media), editing and uploading research manuscripts, and responsibility for timely and orderly implementation of research-related tasks and records.

Organizational Status
Reports to the supervising professor, liaises with department manager and other researchers.
Work Performed

The Research Assistant collaborates with the principal investigator to plan and coordinate research activities and events based on the priorities for independent and collaborative projects. The Research Assistant is responsible for the completion of tasks and the provision of necessary guidance to any peers or trainees. Current projects include a community-based collaboration to understand the impact of integrated youth services. Discrete activities and tasks related to completing these and other projects will also be assigned.

Major responsibilities include:

• Province wide quantitative and qualitative data collection;
• Transcription of interviews;
• Co-leading data collection, analysis, and interpretation;
• With the PI, prepares manuscripts, articles, abstracts, posters and presentations for academic journals and conferences;
• Contributing to an optimal workplace culture and environment;
• Performing other related duties.

Consequence of Error/Judgement
Makes professional decisions and recommendations on all aspects of research work. Errors in performance of the above-related duties could have a significant impact on the effectiveness, reputation, collaboration, and financial status of the research project. Inappropriate judgment could result in fundamental flaws in the research results, in funding shortfalls for research grants or contracts, and loss of future research partnerships.
Supervision Received
Works independently under the general direction of the Principal Investigator and Research Coordinator. Research work is reviewed against achievement of project objectives and conformity to established standards.
Supervision Given
In collaboration with the Principal Investigator will be responsible for delegating tasks as appropriate to research student(s) and mental health consumers hired as peer research assistants involved in the research.
Minimum Qualifications
Completion of a relevant technical program or a university degree in a relevant discipline and a minimum three years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
– Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one's own

– Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one's own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in youth mental health research.
• Training and/or education and experience in research and data collection/transcription/analysis.
• Exceptionally strong project management skills
• Ability to work independently.
• Experience and demonstrated compassion working with persons with mental illness and substance use disorders.

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