Research Assistant/technician 2

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 2

Job Title

Research Assistant/Technician 2

Department

Laval | Department of Civil Engineering | Faculty of Applied Science

Compensation Range

$4,426.00 - $4,845.00 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date

April 25, 2024

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

Job End Date

Apr 30, 2026

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

To assist with field work on large lakes in remote settings and data analysis

Organizational Status

The Research Assistant reports to the Professor in-charge and interacts with graduate students and other research assistants in the team.

Work Performed

Assists with planning, conducting, field experiments or research work by performing specific assigned tasks, such as, developing safety plans, setting up and deploying self-recording instruments.

Assists in analyzing and interpreting research data by performing tasks, such as, assembly, compilation and summary of recorded data.

Utilizing standard techniques and protocols performs various technical tasks.

Operates, maintains and troubleshoots problems with standard field equipment.

Organizes laboratory and stock, maintains inventory and distributes supplies.

May distribute work assignments to employees at lower classification levels and initiate new employees into routines, procedures and operation of equipment.

Be involved in all aspects of the study of the physical limnology of Base Mine Lake in the oil sands region of Alberta. This will involve:

- Preparation for, and participation in, field trips to Base Mine Lake to install new instrumentation, service existing instrumentation, and download data (Valid driver’s license required).
- Detailed analysis and processing of the data, and the writing of summary reports and papers for journal publication.- Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification.
- Participation in laboratory experimentation and numerical modelling related to Base Mine Lake.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Expensive, delicate scientific equipment could be damaged if not handled safely. Risk of loss of data if instruments not deployed correctly. Risk or injury or death if safety protocols not followed while working from small power boats in remote settings.

Supervision Received

Supervised by Professor in-charge

Supervision Given

None. May coordinate the work of some graduate students.

Minimum Qualifications

High school graduation, some additional training in a related field and a minimum 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

Field work experience

Experience with oceanographic scientific equipment

Research experience

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