Job Title Research Assistant Job Category Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants Job Profile Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 3 Job Family Group Staff - Non Union Department BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit | Department of Paediatrics | Faculty of Medicine Compensation Range $4,845.17 - $5,713.66 CAD Monthly Job End Date March 31, 2027 Posting End Date November 10, 2026 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. This position is subject to the satisfactory completion of required background checks Note: Applications should be submitted through the UBC STAFF CAREERS portal. Please do not email the PI directly. Only the Full Time Compensation Range is displayed on the job posting details advertised on the UBC Career sites. 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 research assistant position will provide research-oriented support to the BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit, the Data Manager and Biostatistician. The RA will: Work on cleaning, preparing and analyzing injury-related data, assuring they are done in an efficient and accurate manner, that they adhere to project protocols, that they conform to applicable institutional and ethical policies and procedures and privacy legislation, and that they are completed within the required timelines. Prepare materials for research reports, manuscripts, grants, and other knowledge translation products. Organizational Status The research assistant will report directly to the Data Manager, Biostatistician and the Principal Investigator / Director of the BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit. BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit (BCIRPU) has contributed to the understanding and prevention of unintentional and intentional injury in British Columbia and beyond. BCIRPU has become a leader through its many partnerships and collaborations among provincial, national and international groups. The mission of BCIRPU is to reduce the societal and economic burden of injury among all age groups in BC. BCIRPU is housed at BC Children’s Hospital and is supported by BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute, the Provincial Health Services Authority/BC Centre for Disease Control, the BC Ministry of Health and the University of British Columbia. Work Performed Identifies, collects, and analyzes relevant information and injury data relating to current projects Performs data cleaning and data manipulation of various injury datasets Performs data analyses based on established project protocol Prepares documents summarizing research results including reports, graphs, and tables Assist in preparation of manuscripts, grants, reports, presentations, and posters Conducts literature scans, reviews and summarizes emerging research, and prepares reports, briefing documents and policies and procedures for team decision-making. Provides input and recommendations to the project team for development, implementation, analysis, dissemination of findings, and policy/practice implications Assists with the dissemination of information and knowledge related to projects and key programs and initiatives under the identified priority areas through a variety of vehicles. Performing other related duties as required including work on other BCIRPU projects. Consequence of Error/Judgement All work performed by the research assistant will be reviewed by the Data Manager and Biostatistician. Inappropriate judgment or error on the part of the research assistant will result in wasted time and money. Inadequate workmanship will reflect poorly on the project staff and may impact the sustainability of the project. Supervision Received The research assistant will report primarily to the Data Manager and Biostatistician. It is expected that the research assistant be able to work independently and be pro-active in identifying challenges to the progress of the project. Supervision Given The research assistant will be responsible for helping to coordinate and supervise the work staff in large or complex projects. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree or higher, in public health or biostatistics. Minimum of 3 years related experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience. - Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own - Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion Preferred Qualifications Ability to effectively use statistical software packages, such as R, SAS, SPSS, as well as other productivity software, such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and electronic mail applications. Experience with project evaluation, database management, online literature searches and web-based applications an asset. Ability to interpret, summarize, and present data and research results effectively. Superior organizational and time management skills. Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, and multitasking skills. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, for both academic and community audiences. Ability to work both independently, pro-actively, and within a team environment. Attentive to detail, with the ability to work quickly and accurately. Ability to exercise tact and discretion when handling sensitive and/or confidential matters. The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. A large part of what makes us unique is the community of engaged students, faculty, and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world. Recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential. New ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work. Are you ready to embrace the future together? Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If you have any accommodation or accessibility needs during the job application process, please contact the Centre for Workplace Accessibility at [email protected].

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