Research Assistant

Description

Staff - Non Union Job Category Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants Job Profile Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 3 Job Title Research Assistant Department Erica Frank Laboratory | School of Population and Public Health | Faculty of Medicine Compensation Range $3,982.67 - $4,703.83 CAD Monthly Posting End Date June 9, 2023 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above. Job End Date May 31, 2024 This is a 0.27 FTE (10 hours/week) position. Please include your resume and cover letter outlining your interest in this position in one PDF document when submitting your application. 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 Research Assistant supports Dr. Erica Frank with her research activities. The focus of this position will be grant and manuscript writing and editing and other communications (70%), as well as general research support (30%). ORGANIZATIONAL STATUS The incumbent reports to the Principal Investigator (Dr. Erica Frank), who is a Professor in the School of Population and Public Health, which is part of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia (UBC). This position fosters teamwork and works cooperatively and effectively with others to enhance organizational effectiveness. This position reports to the Director of Administration or designate regarding human resources issues and School policies and procedures. The employee will have space to work in the School of Population and Public Health Building located at 2206 East Mall at the Point Grey campus of UBC. Hours of work are flexible, and some remote work will be available. WORK PERFORMED The Research Assistant is responsible for the following in the context of a global team that primarily researches the effects of the world's first provider of free, accredited higher education, as well as performing other work in mass media, sustainability, and other determinants of health:

• Coordinate the production of manuscripts, reports, institutional review board documents, research grant applications, abstracts for presentation at conferences and other documents that comply with the research agenda. This includes writing, editing and proofreading project documents.
• Coordinate the submission of grant applications and liaise with different stakeholders to ensure the application process is clear and that team members are made aware of due dates.
• Conduct literature searches to research online learning; this includes identifying and collecting relevant documents.
• Perform(s) basic data analysis.
• Assist research students and other trainees working with their manuscripts and basic data analysis.

• Coordinate research team meetings and other research activities including the arranging of conference and travel arrangements for the team.

• Coordinate financial responsibilities of the PI, including but not limited to the coordination of grant money.
• Conduct other general research duties as required.

CONSEQUENCE OF ERROR Failure to maintain consistent and reliable communication between project team members may result in delay or quality of research activity, which in turn might impact international health, work quality, funding, and the reputation of Dr. Frank, SPPH, and UBC. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works highly independently under the general supervision of PI. Incumbent takes the initiative and exercises sound independent judgment within areas of responsibility. Initiates and follows up on brief instructions. SUPERVISION GIVEN May be required to supervise work-study students. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school graduation, some additional training in a related field and a minimum of two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Public Health preferred.
• Experience in text editing is required.
• Experience with the following is preferred: knowledge of the operational and financial structures at UBC; research experience, including grant writing, academic writing, and literature searches; knowledge of and experience with public health projects.
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office suite at an intermediate level, including data analysis and display, and ability to use other basic data analytic programs.
• Ability to navigate the Internet for the purposes of research.
• Ability to prioritize and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to take the initiative and exercise sound independent judgment within areas of responsibility and to initiate and follow up actions from brief instructions.
• Ability to analyze problems, identify key information and issues, and effectively resolve them.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with PI, project managers, staff, volunteers, and other parties as required.