Staff - Non Union
Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants
Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 1
Research Asst/Tech 1
Vila-Rodriguez Laboratory | Department of Psychiatry | Faculty of Medicine
$4,359.73 - $4,781.54 CAD Monthly
September 11, 2026
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
December 13, 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 Description Summary
To assist with research activities within the NINET Lab, Department of Psychiatry at UBC Hospital.
Working Conditions
Works in UBC Psychiatry, in office space with fluorescent and natural lighting.
Organizational Status
The Research Assistant reports to the NINET director and Research Coordinator; interacts with other NINET staff, and with other departments within UBC as necessary.
Work Performed
- Assisting with preparation and data collection in neurostimulation studies (i.e. electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS),
- Assisting with preparation and data collection of neurophysiology studies (i.e. EEG, NIRS, TMS-EEG-EMG).
- Scoring patient and clinician rating scales (tallying scores, checking completion);
- Assisting in the preparation of study-related materials (consents, ethics, information sheets);
- Performing literature reviews online or in the library;
- Attend conference calls and communicate with collaborating centers;
- Completing general office work, and assisting other NINET staff as needed.
Consequence of Error/Judgement
Errors in judgment or performance would result in significant consequences on the outcome of research studies and impact the opportunities for future funding and projects.
Supervision Received
Direct supervision by the NINET director; general supervision by NINET staff.
Supervision Given
None.
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
High School graduation.Bachelor s Degree in related field is preferred.Minimum of 1 year of related experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.Experience with clinical psychiatric populations preferred. - Demonstrated experience with computers and computer software (i.e. MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint, REDCap; online literature databases (PubMed, etc.);
- Effective skills in oral and written communication, interpersonal communication, and organization;
- Ability to work within a team environment and follow detailed directions;
- As this position involves working with vulnerable populations and confidential/sensitive data, a Criminal Record Check is required for the successful applicant.
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