Research Assistant

Staff - Non Union
Job Category
Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants
Job Profile
Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 2
Job Title
Research Assistant
Department
Research Support Digital Emergency Medicine | Department of Emergency Medicine | Faculty of Medicine
Compensation Range
$4,333.86 - $5,155.61 CAD Monthly
Posting End Date
January 27, 2025
**Note**: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
Feb 2, 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.
Organizational Status
The vision of the UBC Department of Emergency Medicine is to be a provincially integrated Department committed to clinical and academic leadership in the creation and exchange of knowledge to promote excellence in emergency care. Our 600+ faculty members across the province have had an impressive record of research and discovery. Our research and innovation initiatives include 14 successful programs related to prevention of emergencies, improving clinical care, and system improvements.
This positions report to the Research Coordinator and may take direction from others on a project basis. The incumbent interacts with research team members, faculty, project managers, and other personnel associated with specific projects. The incumbent may interact with community organizations, health professionals, clinical groups, patients and community members, government representatives, and other stakeholder groups.
Work Performed
Assists in planning research project activities including organizing and documenting meetings, and communicating with diverse project partners.
Conducts literature searches, as well as reviews and assists with the synthesis of literature.
Assists with participant recruitment and data collection by co-facilitating focus groups, conducting interviews and administering surveys
Assists in data preparation, collection, entry, and analysis
Supports the preparation of reports, publications, and presentations.
Assists in the development of funding proposals
Assists with investigation of applicable funding opportunities
Consequence of Error/Judgement
The direction of the research initiatives will be discussed at regular meetings with research team members. Regular reporting will also be required to stakeholder groups as defined by each specific component of the research projects. This position requires working effectively within an organizational structure as well as some degree of self-direction. The Research Assistant will be required to show judgment and decision making which has the potential to impact the reputation of Digital Emergency Medicine's product viability, and the opportunity for future research development. The exercise of poor judgment and lack of consultation with supervisors could adversely affect the viability and validity of research projects or programs. Continued adverse effects to the Office's research projects could negatively affect the ability of Digital Emergency Medicine to obtain funding for future research projects.
Supervision Received
Works under general supervision in carrying out familiar phases of duties and responsibilities; receives instructions during orientation and on subsequent new assignments or changes in procedures.
Supervision Given
May distribute work assignments to students and subordinates and provide training to new employees.
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
**Education**: High School graduation. Undergraduate degree in an area of social science or health science with research experience preferred.
**Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities**:
Ability to effectively use computer software, such as MS Office, data analysis software, familiarity with online literature search tools.
Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.
Ability to show initiative and judgment.
Ability to prioritize and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.