Research Assistant 3 (CHES)

The University of British Columbia; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of British Columbia (UBC) invites applications for a Research Assistant to support the PI and co-investigators. The role involves coordinating materials development, recruiting participants, collecting, organizing and analyzing data, and drafting manuscripts for publication within health professions education contexts.

Responsibilities include literature reviews, data management under ethics protocols, and facilitating team communication.

Qualifications

• Completion of a relevant technical program or university degree with a minimum three years of related experience.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in research.
• Experience with qualitative research in health education or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with qualitative research activities: instrument revision, body mapping, interviews, data collection, transcription, and qualitative analysis.
• Conduct literature reviews and prepare literature summaries via online journal searches.
• Foster cooperative relationships within the research team and with stakeholders to ensure timely project completion.
• Assist with preparing and disseminating results, including reports, presentations, and manuscripts.
• Maintain data per ethics protocols and CHES/UBC policies.
• Provide general administrative and logistical support to investigators as directed by the PI.

Skills

Qualitative research

Interviews

Data collection

Team collaboration

NVivo

Education

Relevant degree or technical program

Three years related experience

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

EndNote

NVivo

Job description

Compensation Range $29.82 - $35.16 CAD Hourly.

Posting End Date September 2, 2026. Job End Date August 31, 2029.

JOB SUMMARY

The Research Assistant will provide support to the Principal Investigator (PI) and Co-Investigators by coordinating materials development; recruiting participants, collecting, organizing, analyzing, and interpreting data; and drafting manuscripts. The research aims to better understand the lived experience of loneliness of isolation of students in medicine, nursing, occupational therapy and physical therapy health professions educational programs.

ORGANIZATIONAL STATUS

The Research Assistant will report to the Principal Investigator and other Co-Investigators, and may receive administrative support from the CHES Administrative Manager and other administrative personnel. The Centre for Health Education Scholarship (CHES) was formed in April 2008 to enhance health education scholarship across the Faculty of Medicine through collaboration, team-building, mentorship of new faculty, successful funding applications, and other activities. CHES serves as a resource to help support best practices related to the delivery and assessment of the Faculty's educational programs. Its researchers include faculty, post-graduate fellows, and clinical education fellows engaged in various research projects.

WORK PERFORMED

• Assist with qualitative research activities, including instrument and study material revision; facilitating artistic data collection in the form of body mapping, conducting interviews; coordination of data collection, data transcription, and team meetings; and qualitative data analysis using software.
• With guidance, perform literature reviews and prepare literature summaries by conducting online searches of journal databases.
• Foster cooperative relationships with the research team and other stakeholders to facilitate the flow of information and ideas, and ensure timely completion of the project.
• Assist with the preparation and dissemination of results, including assisting in the drafting of research reports, power point presentations, and manuscripts for publication.
• Maintain and secure data and files in strict adherence to ethics protocols and to CHES and UBC policies.
• Provide general administrative and logistical support to the investigators as directed by the PI.

Working Relationships of the Research Assistant

• Reports directly to the Principal Investigator (PI).
• Interacts/works closely with other Project Investigators and collaborators at UBC and at Harvard University as needed.
• Interacts with CHES Administrative Manager and other CHES staff as needed.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

• The Research Assistant will receive direction from Principal Investigator.
• Co-Investigators or the CHES Administrative Manager may provide supervision under request of the PI.

SUPERVISION GIVEN

No supervision given.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of a relevant technical program or a university degree in a relevant discipline and a minimum three years of related experience or an 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

• Experience preferably in qualitative research in higher education or a social sciences related field.
• The ideal candidate will have research experience in a health-related field, including qualitative analysis of data. The ideal candidate will have training and experience in healthcare education and familiarity with the literature in health professions education.
• The successful applicant must have experience with the secure management of confidential research material and a strong understanding of UBC ethics protocols.
• The successful candidate must have a proven ability to work in a confidential environment, and must be able to adhere strictly to policy concerning security of data and research ethics protocols.
• The candidate should possess strong analytic, communication, and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team is critical.
• The candidate must be able to follow direction and to show initiative and self-direction in adapting to the changing needs of the project and the research team.
• The candidate must be a proactive team member capable of fostering cooperative relationships with the research team, stakeholders, and CHES staff to enhance the flow of information and ideas.
• The successful candidate should be able to work with diverse populations effectively, possess the ability to identify and relate to concerns of others, and exercise good judgment when resolving difficulties.
• Fluency in the following computer applications is an asset: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and EndNote.
• Skill with analytical software NVivo is an asset.

Equity and Diversity

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.

About UBC

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?