Research Advisor

2 weeks ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada UBC Full time
Staff - Non UnionJob CategoryM&P - AAPSJob ProfileAAPS Salaried - Research and Facilitation, Level AJob TitleResearch AdvisorDepartmentSlaunwhite Laboratory | Centre for Disease Control | Faculty of MedicineCompensation Range$5, $7,485.33 CAD Monthly

The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.

Posting End DateApril 30, 2024

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

Job End Date

Aug 31, 2024

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

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.

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 UBC Centre for Disease Control (UBC CDC), based at the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC), is seeking an equity-focused and highly qualified applicant for the Research Advisor position. Under the supervision of the scientific lead of the Provincial Overdose Cohort, the Research Advisor will be responsible for advising BCCDC's work in response to the overdose public health emergency in BC.

Organizational Status
The Research Advisor will report to the scientific lead of the Provincial Overdose Cohort. The position will work collaboratively with other team members including research assistants, graduate students and post-doctoral fellows, as well as internal and external partners of the Provincial Overdose Cohort.

Work Performed

• Providing guidance on specific elements of research proposals and projects involving research design, modification and development

• Participating in data development, project planning and execution

• Attending meetings to define strategy, goals, and scope of research projects

• Providing input into recruiting participants, conducting surveys, and extracting data

• Advising on analysis of data and the conduct of preliminary analyses

• Preparing, composing, editing and proofing documents such as grant applications, contracts, academic proposals and manuscripts, and scientific communications

• Performing other duties as required

Consequence of Error/Judgement
he Research Advisor makes professional decisions and recommendations on all aspects of the work and is responsible for the quality. Poor judgement or errors could result in delayed completion of projects or misinterpretation of information disseminated to leadership and decision-makers.

Supervision Received
The Research Advisor works under general direction of the scientific lead of the Provincial Overdose Cohort within established policies, procedures and standards. Work reviewed against task objectives and conformity to standards.

Supervision Given
No supervision given.

Minimum Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of two 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


• Ability to be thorough, accurate, and have a high level of attention to detail

• Ability to prioritize and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines

• Strong ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

• Ability to exercise sound judgment

• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and productive working relationships with a variety of partners

• Ability to visually convey data and complex concepts to a variety of audiences

• Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative



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