Technical Analyst for Sustainable Bio-based Materials

University of British Columbia; Electoral Area A; Hybrid; CAD 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of British Columbia (UBC) BioProducts Institute seeks a Technical Analyst for Sustainable Bio-based Materials. The role focuses on translating technical research into accessible content, raising visibility, and connecting researchers with industry partners. Based at UBC's Vancouver campus, hybrid work is possible.

Ideal candidates have a science/tech background, strong communication skills, and an interest in sustainability and community building. Posting ends Nov 5, 2026.

Qualifications

• High school graduation, some additional training in a related field and a minimum two years of related experience.
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one's own
• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one's own awareness, knowl

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with researchers, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and the BPI team to advance research engagement.
• Analyze and synthesize technical research findings into compelling narratives and visual materials that highlight innovation, applications, and commercialization potential.
• Develop strategic communications content, including research features, technical briefs, presentations, reports, and digital media, tailored to scientific, industry, and broader audiences.
• Support the Accelerating Technology Readiness (ATR) program through research communications, project documentation, progress reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
• Plan and coordinate scientific seminars, workshops, research showcases, and networking events to foster collaboration and strengthen research and industry connections.
• Develop and implement digital outreach strategies across websites, newsletters, and social media to increase research visibility and community engagement.
• Gather and analyze engagement data, assess communication effectiveness, and prepare performance reports to inform outreach strategies.
• Advance equity, diversity, inclusion, and Indigeneity (EDII) initiatives through inclusive programming, Indigenous community engagement, and outreach to underrepresented groups in STEM.
• Facilitate communication and coordination among researchers, faculty, industry partners, and administrative teams to support collaborative projects and institutional initiatives.

Education

High school graduation

Job description

Job Title

Technical Analyst for Sustainable Bio-based Materials

Job Category

Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants

Job Profile

Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 2

Job Family Group

Staff - Non Union

Department

Pulp and Paper Centre | Faculty of Applied Science

Compensation Range

$4,597.80 - $5,469.59 CAD Monthly

Job End Date

May 15, 2027

Posting End Date

November 5, 2026

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

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 UBC BioProducts Institute's (BPI) vision is to develop research capacity and educational programs related to the formation of plant-derived materials and pathways for their sustainable transformation into new low-carbon products - forecasted to be a $1 trillion market globally by 2030. The UBC BPI is an internationally recognized, multi- disciplinary research cluster of researchers, scientists, engineers, and policy experts from across multiple UBC faculties.

The Technical Analyst - Sustainable Bio-based Materials internship at UBC's Bioproducts Institute (BPI) focuses on enhancing research visibility, communicating technical advances, and fostering connections across research and industry communities.

Working closely with researchers and operations staff, the intern will translate technical information into accessible content, showcase emerging sustainable technologies, and support outreach and engagement initiatives, including those under the Accelerating Technology Readiness (ATR) program.

This position is ideal for someone with a science or technology background, strong communication skills, and an interest in sustainability and community building. It offers hands-on experience at the intersection of technology, communications, and research engagement.

The position is based at UBC's Vancouver campus, with potential hybrid work arrangements.

Work Performed

• Collaborate with researchers, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and the BPI team to advance research engagement, knowledge mobilization, and interdisciplinary initiatives.
• Analyze and synthesize technical research findings into compelling narratives and visual materials that highlight innovation, applications, and commercialization potential.
• Develop strategic communications content, including research features, technical briefs, presentations, reports, and digital media, tailored to scientific, industry, and broader audiences.
• Support the Accelerating Technology Readiness (ATR) program through research communications, project documentation, progress reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
• Plan and coordinate scientific seminars, workshops, research showcases, and networking events to foster collaboration and strengthen research and industry connections.
• Develop and implement digital outreach strategies across websites, newsletters, and social media to increase research visibility and community engagement.
• Gather and analyze engagement data, assess communication effectiveness, and prepare performance reports to inform outreach strategies.
• Advance equity, diversity, inclusion, and Indigeneity (EDII) initiatives through inclusive programming, Indigenous community engagement, and outreach to underrepresented groups in STEM.
• Facilitate communication and coordination among researchers, faculty, industry partners, and administrative teams to support collaborative projects and institutional initiatives.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

This position initiates action or makes recommendations on actions based on analysis of data and reports prepared from controlled data. Incorrect advice will result in reduced awards in successful applications, or ineligible expenses in post award audits. Incorrect advice on setting budget could result in significant over-expenditures.

Supervision Received

Works under general managerial direction in assigned areas of responsibility. Work is reviewed in terms of effectiveness within established policies and guidelines.

Supervision Given

Does not supervise staff at this time.

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 one's own
• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one's own awareness, knowl