Research Assistant

2 days ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada University of British Columbia Full time $25 - $28
Staff - Non UnionJob CategoryNon Union Technicians and Research AssistantsJob ProfileNon Union Hourly - Research Assistant /Technician 1Job TitleResearch AssistantDepartmentLiauw Lab | Obstetrics and Gynaecology | Faculty of MedicineCompensation Range$ $27.74 CAD HourlyPosting End DateJanuary 19, 2026

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

Job End Date

September 30, 2026

This position is subject to the satisfactory completion of required background checks.

This is an hourly position estimated to take 2hr/month.

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
The primary focus of the Research Assistant (RA) position will be to provide operational support to the Liauw Lab research program by carrying out assigned tasks related to the updating the research program websites. Work is performed using established procedures and standardized web platforms, under the direction of the Research Manager.

Organizational Status
The Research Assistant will be supervised by and report to Dr. Jessica Liauw (Principal Investigator), and the Research Manager.

Work Performed

This role assists with research support activities by performing assigned tasks related to entering, updating, and formatting content on research program websites based on detailed instructions provided by the Research Manager.

Assists in organizing and maintaining research-related information by uploading documents, posting announcements, and updating web pages using standardized templates and procedures.

Performs routine content entry tasks, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and consistency of posted materials with provided source documents.

Utilizes standard tools and protocols to carry out assigned tasks and follows established timelines and priorities.

Consequence of Error/Judgement
The RA is required to conduct all research activities in an ethical manner. Failure to perform the routine tasks may affect study progress.

Supervision Received
Follows well-defined guidelines and procedures, under supervision of the Principal Investigator and the Research Manager.

Supervision Given
No supervision given.

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

A great fit for this position includes:

· Attention to detail, motivated to take initiative within projects, and ability to learn from mistakes

· Ability to effectively use Microsoft applications at an intermediate level (e.g., Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel).

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