Research Assistant/technician 1

1 month ago


Vancouver, Canada University of British Columbia Full time

Staff - Union

Job Category

CUPE 116

Job Profile

CUPE 116 Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 1

Job Title

Research Assistant/Technician 1

Department

Research | Boley | Department of Physics and Astronomy | Faculty of Science

Compensation Range

$4,147.00 - $4,350.00 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date

November 17, 2024

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

Job End Date

Dec 1, 2025

JOB SUMMARY

To support research and analysis as part of an interdisciplinary research program co-led by professors in Physics and Astronomy and Political Science. The program focuses on space sustainability, security and governance, broadly defined, with funding from a SSHRC Insight Grant on Sustainable Development of Low Earth Orbit, an NSERC New Horizons Grant on Orbital and Surface Risks from Rocket Bodies, and a Department of National Defence MINDS Network Grant on Space Security.

ORGANIZATIONAL STATUS

Reports to one professor in each unit (Physics and Astronomy); works closely with a Professor in Political Science. Works also with post-doctoral research fellows, graduate and undergraduate students, and research program collaborators nationally and internationally.

WORK PERFORMED

Conducts supportive research and analysis at the interface between astrophysics, space policy, international relations, and international space law.

Analyzes orbits of satellites, space debris, and related objects in Earth orbits and cislunar space.

Coordinates with research team members across disciplines.

Provides drafting and editing support for research papers and other research products, including evidence-based advice to decision-makers—such as responding to government calls for consultation on space-policy matters.

Supports conference presentations and other forms of knowledge dissemination such as Parliamentary testimony, public events, newspaper op-eds, and media interviews.

Engages with an international network of research program collaborators.

Plans, organizes and participates in research meetings, workshops and other events.

CONSEQUENCE OF ERROR

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

SUPERVISION GIVEN

QUALIFICATIONS

Undergraduate degree in physics, astronomy, international law, international relations or another relevant discipline.

Demonstrated ability to conduct high-level research and analysis at the intersection of space science, space policy, international relations and international law, to work effectively both independently and in a team environment, and to prioritize, take initiative, and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.

Some existing knowledge of space debris, space sustainability, space policy and/or space law.

Ability to analyze and visualize data sets, as well as perform relevant calculations is a plus.

Strong writing and editing skills, including technical manuscripts.

Demonstrated ability in grant writing, budgeting, and reporting.



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