Junior Academic Writer – Research Projects

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

Job End Date

This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University

Please note: This is a part-time one (1) year term position at 0.5 FTE equivalent to 18.75 hours per week with the possibility of renewal.

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 Junior Academic Writer supports research activities through the preparation development and refinement of academic and knowledge translation materials. Working under the direction of the Principal Investigator(s) Research Coordinator(s) and project team members this position contributes to manuscript development literature reviews research summaries reports grant materials and other scholarly outputs.

The position requires strong written communication skills attention to detail the ability to synthesize complex research findings and an interest in contributing to high-quality academic and community-engaged research.

Organizational Status
This position reports to the Dr. Brittany Bingham and works collaboratively with research staff trainees faculty members community partners and other project team members.

Work Performed
Academic Writing and Manuscript Support

• Support the preparation editing and formatting of academic manuscripts abstracts conference submissions and research reports.
• Conduct literature reviews and summarize relevant academic evidence using appropriate databases and search strategies.
• Assist with synthesizing qualitative and quantitative research findings into clear written summaries.
• Support the development of manuscript sections including introductions background sections methods descriptions results summaries and discussion sections under guidance from senior team members.
• Review academic documents for clarity accuracy consistency and adherence to journal or funding requirements.
• Assist with reference management citation formatting and maintaining organized literature databases.

Knowledge Translation and Research Communication

• Support the development of knowledge translation materials including research summaries briefing documents presentations newsletters and reports.
• Adapt academic findings for different audiences including researchers community partners policymakers and public audiences.
• Assist with preparing research communication materials that are accessible culturally appropriate and responsive to community priorities.

Research Project Support

• Participate in research team meetings and contribute to discussions regarding project activities and deliverables.
• Track writing-related project timelines deadlines and required revisions.
• Assist with organizing research materials including manuscripts reports datasets and supporting documentation.
• Maintain organized records of writing projects feedback and version control.
• Support preparation of grant applications progress reports and other research-related documents.
• May contribute to multiple research projects simultaneously.
• May support undergraduate or graduate trainees with writing-related tasks.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Consequence of Error/Judgement
Work is performed under established research protocols project guidelines and supervisory direction. The position requires independent judgement in organizing information synthesizing evidence and identifying areas requiring clarification or further review.

Errors may result in delays to research outputs inaccuracies in publications or reports or impacts on project timelines and funding deliverables. Non-routine decisions are discussed with the Research Coordinator or Principal Investigator.

Supervision Received
The Junior Academic Writer receives direction from the Principal Investigator(s) Research Coordinator(s) and project leads. Assignments are provided with expected outcomes and deadlines. The position is expected to complete routine writing tasks independently with completed work reviewed by senior team members.

Supervision Given
May provide informal guidance or support to undergraduate research assistants or junior team members regarding literature organization writing processes and research documentation.

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 ones own

- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing ones own awareness knowledge and skills related to equity diversity and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a related discipline (e.g. health sciences social sciences humanities Indigenous studies public health or a related field) and relevant experience in academic writing research or knowledge translation; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience supporting research activities including literature reviews report writing manuscript preparation or academic communications.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats.
• Strong academic writing and editing skills with attention to detail and clarity.
• Experience synthesizing academic literature and summarizing complex information.
• Familiarity with academic publishing processes including manuscript preparation and peer review.
• Ability to use reference management software (e.g. Zotero EndNote Mendeley) and standard office software.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities organize competing deadlines and work independently.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary research teams.
• Experience working with qualitative and/or quantitative research methods is considered an asset.
• Experience with Indigenous health research community-engaged research health equity or related fields is considered an asset.
• Ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with diverse research partners and stakeholders.
• The following qualifications knowledge skills and experience are considered assets for this position:
  • Masters degree or graduate-level training in a related field- is an asset
  • Experience contributing to peer-reviewed publications or academic conference presentations.
  • Experience supporting grant applications or research funding submissions.
  • Experience with knowledge translation activities and community-facing research products.