Research Assistant/technician 1

3 weeks 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 | Im | Department of Psychology

Compensation Range

$4,026.00 - $4,223.00 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date

December 1, 2023

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

Job End Date

Nov 1, 2024

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

Assists with everyday activities in the Interactive Mind and Movement Lab (UBC Psychology, PI: Hee-Yeon Im), including recruiting and booking participants, running experimental protocols, ordering lab supplies, entering and coding data, organizing lab meetings and schedules for other research assistants.

Organizational Status

Reports to the Principal Investigator.

Work Performed

Runs experimental protocols using Matlab. All protocols are set out and documented, and all instructions provided by Principal Investigator or designate.

Orders lab supplies.

Codes data using software, including Microsoft Excel & Matlab, and following specific directions and manuals created by the Principal Investigator.

Organizes lab meetings and schedules for other research assistants in the lab. Provides basic training to new lab members who may be involved with booking and data entry. Updates manuals about recruiting and booking procedures.

Assists with updating materials used in amendment requests and annual renewals for the UBC Behavioural Research Ethics Board.

Completes other tasks appropriate to the classification.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Much of the work is performed according to clear procedures and monitored; however, some individual initiative is required. Errors may result in loss of data, participants or reputation, and the slowing down of productivity in the lab, or ethics approval being delayed.

Supervision Received

Under general supervision, receiving instruction when new duties are assigned and when unusual problems arise. Tasks assigned by the Principal Investigator. All text produced by the employee will be reviewed by the Principal Investigator and by the Behavioural Ethics Review Board of UBC before it is made public.

Supervision Given

May provide guidance to volunteers.

Minimum Qualifications

High school graduation and a minimum one year 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

BA in Psychology or Neuroscience preferred. Experience working in a research setting with children and parents/guardians between 5 and 60 years of age. Computer experience, especially with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word as well as Matlab. Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment. Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities and to work under pressure to meet deadlines.



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