Senior Research Assistant
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CUPE 116 Hourly - Research Assistant /Technician 3Job Title
Senior Research AssistantDepartment
Research Ryan Lab Department of Chemistry Faculty of ScienceCompensation Range
$29.27 - $31.92 CAD HourlyPosting End Date
January 19 2026Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
February 2 2027This is a part-time position.
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
To perform scientific research specifically research activities related to X-ray crystallography and bioinformatic analysis of proteins and to report results ready for publication and/or use for grant applications as appropriate.
Organizational Status
Reports to Prof Katherine Ryan Principal Investigator Department of Chemistry.
Work Performed
Explores the application and dissemination of research findings focused on X-ray crystallography and bioinformatic analysis of proteins
Develops data collection and related protocols required and teaches protocols to junior scientists in the laboratory.
Analyses data collected to gain further insight and reproducibility of findings
Prepares writes and edits reports and the writing of materials for presentation and final publication including any graphs or tables as appropriate;
Prepares jointly with supervisor manuscripts and grants for submission to scientific journals for publication and to grant funding agencies respectively
Contributes to the development of all research related documentation.
Consequence of Error/Judgement
Makes decision relating to the integrity of the data and accuracy of data reporting for use in publication and grant applications. Errors in judgement or decisions could negative impact on the faculty members research program and by extension the department at UBC.
Supervision Received
Works under general direction with regular Zoom meetings. Work is reviewed only against achievement of project objectives and deliverables.
Supervision Given
May oversee students as appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications
Completion of a university degree in a relevant discipline or technical program and a minimum four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Some positions may require a graduate degree.
- 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
PhD in Physics or Chemistry.
Experience with X-ray crystallography and bioinformatic analysis of proteins.
Superior technical writing skills for different audiences and publication.
Good interpersonal skills and work habits such as organization and attention to detail are required.
Required Experience:
Senior 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
