Research Assistant
1 month ago
At the University of British Columbia, we are seeking a highly skilled Research Assistant to support our research initiatives in Global Change Ecology.
About the RoleThe Research Assistant will play a vital role in coordinating fieldwork in the Yukon Territory and lab work and data analysis to achieve the research objectives of the Canada Excellence Research Chair in Global Change Ecology of Northern Ecosystems. Key responsibilities include:
- Maintaining a common garden experiment in the Yukon Territory, including preparing and conducting alpine field research from June through August 2025
- Supervising Work Learn students and lab volunteers, providing training and guidance as needed, and ensuring adherence to lab safety protocols and performance standards
- Processing phenocam imagery from the Common Garden Experiment, annotating data for future research projects, and overseeing the management of field-collected data
This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with a passion for environmental change research in northern ecosystems. If you are a motivated and detail-oriented professional with excellent organizational and communication skills, we encourage you to apply.
RequirementsTo be successful in this role, you will possess:
- A high school graduation, additional training in a related field, and a minimum two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Familiarity with emergency protocols at remote sites in the Yukon area and expedition-level First-Aid training
- An undergraduate degree in UBC forestry, ecology, or a related program and means to work a hybrid of remote office work and in-person on Vancouver UBC campus
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, leadership skills, and experience in project management
- Previous research experience in a related field, experience with plant ID, drones or other remote sensing technology, and familiarity with the programming language R and basic data manipulation and analysis skills
Please note that travel to the Kluane Region of the Yukon and working at a remote location from June through August 2025 are required aspects of this role.
About the SalaryThe estimated annual salary for this position is approximately $52,532-$61,364 CAD, based on a monthly compensation range of $4,426.00-$4,845.00 CAD.
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