Research Assistant / Tech 2

Job Title

Research Assistant / Tech 2

Department

Barbic Laboratory | Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy | Faculty of Medicine

Posting End Date

November 11, 2025

Job End Date

August 31, 2026

Salary

$26.67 - $31.73 CAD Hourly

Job Summary

The Research Assistant provides direct support to a Principal Investigator in the development and conduct of activities related to her research collaborations, specifically related to a CIHR funded project to understand the needs of young people accessing integrated youth services. This includes conducting a rapid evidence review on measures used in integrated youth services to inform evidence‑based, measurement‑based care, with direct support and supervision from the Research Coordinator and Principal Investigator, as well as supporting the research team with project planning (e.g., preparing interview guides, recruitment materials) and knowledge translation planning, including web‑based media and reviewing research manuscripts.

Organizational Status

Reports to the supervising professor, liaises with department manager and other researchers.

Work Performed

• Project planning (e.g., co‑developing interview guides, recruitment materials, with the Research Coordinator)
• Rapid evidence review (searching for articles on research databases, screening titles and abstracts for inclusion)
• Knowledge translation planning (co‑creating web‑based media products, reviewing manuscripts)
• Contributing to an optimal workplace culture and environment
• Performing other related duties

Consequence of Error / Judgement

Work may involve simple tasks and methods requiring knowledge and / or procedures that are readily acquired. The nature of this work is routine and clearly defined by the Research Coordinator and Principal Investigator; all problems are referred to them.

Supervision Received

Works under the direct direction of the Principal Investigator and Research Coordinator, with detailed oral or written instructions.

Supervision Given

None

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

Higher Education

Equality & Diversity Statement

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.

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