Research Assistant

1 day ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada University of British Columbia Full time $4,426 - $4,845
Staff - UnionJob CategoryCUPE 116Job ProfileCUPE 116 Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 2Job TitleResearch AssistantDepartmentResearch Group | Fluid Mechanics Lab | Department Mechanical Engineering | Faculty of Applied ScienceCompensation Range$4, $4,845.00 CAD MonthlyPosting End DateOctober 30, 2025

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

Job End Date

July 10, 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

The Research Assistant will support development on the SEAL application, primarily coding sections of the user interface. Code will be written in Python and will follow coding and archiving protocols established within the software development team. The incumbent will also be required to present progress to research sponsors and to others in the group.

Organizational Status

Reports to Dr. Mariana Carrasco Teja and Dr. Soheil Akbari as part of the SEAL software development team.

Work Performed

  • Supports SEAL software development team by coding on the SEAL application as it relates to well integrity and cementing. Programming will be written in Python, accurately following established group coding and archiving protocols. Coding will primarily support the user interface, but is also inclusive of other areas on the application.  

  • Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders, such as research group members and research sponsors, by interfacing and communicating on project updates and research.

  • Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification.

Consequence of Error/Judgment

The Research Assistant will perform work as discussed with the supervisors while exercising judgment in establishing priorities and carrying out tasks to completion. New or unusual problems are discussed with the supervisor.

Supervision Received

The research assistant works under direct supervision in accordance with detailed oral or written instructions. The research assistant receives instructions during orientation and on subsequent new assignments or changes in procedures.

Supervision Given

None.

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

  • Bachelor's degree in computer engineering or science

  • Application specific knowledge, related to well integrity/cementing

  • Knowledge and experience in Python coding and front-end software development

  • Ability to communicate in a clear, attentive, and polite manner.

  • Ability to prioritize and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.

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