Research AssistantTechnician 2
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CUPE 116Job Profile
CUPE 116 Hourly - Research Assistant /Technician 2Job Title
Research Assistant/Technician 2Department
Research Götz Department of PsychologyCompensation Range
$27.24 - $29.82 CAD HourlyPosting End Date
October 14 2025Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
March 31 2026This is a part-time position of about 6 hours a week.
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
This position assists with research activities and infrastructure maintenance within the Personality and Geographical Ambiance (PANGEA) Lab in the Department of Psychology at UBC. This position performs technical tasks of moderately complex where on-the-job training is provided. The candidate will assist the principal investigator and the research team.
Organizational Status
Reports to the Principal Investigator and research team members in completing the described tasks.
Work Performed
Ensures that research equipment is consistently well-maintained and fully functional (e.g. software updates etc.).
Serves as a point-of-contact for lab members with technical questions.
Extensive literature research of published sources (e.g. articles online or in the library) as well as grey literature (e.g. preprints newsletters government reports etc.).
Analyze interpret and communicate literature review results and quality by performing tasks such as examining research methods and statistical tests performed in the work synthesizing literature and identifying gaps.
Organizes materials needed for the literature review (e.g. purchasing books on the research topic).
Analyze interpret and communicate interview results by performing and presenting qualitative data analysis (e.g. identifying common themes coding themes etc.).
Assisting in the preparation of materials (e.g. points of interest in the interview) by following the principal investigators instructions.
Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification.
Consequence of Error/Judgement
Works within well-defined guidelines and procedures but exercises judgment in establishing priorities and carrying tasks through to completion; new or unusual problems are referred to supervisor. Errors may harm the labs reputation and slow down productivity in the lab.
Supervision Received
Supervised by the principal investigator or designate who provides instruction and guidance. All text produced by the employee will be reviewed by the Principal Investigator.
Supervision Given
None but may explain work sequences to others.
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
Undergraduate university degree in Psychology.
Experience working in a research setting especially in social and environmental psychology.
Completion of courses in Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology.
Knowledge of computer hardware and familiarity with central analysis software (e.g. R SPSS Excel Stata)
Experience with navigating databases (e.g. OSF Google Scholar etc.).
Strong problem-solving skills.
Strong analytical skills.
Strong interpersonal organizational and decision-making skills.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to follow directions prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.
Attentive to detail with the ability to work quickly and accurately.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Spss
- Data Collection
- DNA Isolation
- Stata
- Biochemistry
- Qualitative Research Interviewing
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Molecular Biology
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
