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Staff - Non UnionJob Category M&P - AAPSJob Profile AAPS Hourly - Research and Facilitation, Level AJob Title Research AdvisorDepartment Slaunwhite Laboratory | School of Population and Public Health | Faculty of MedicineCompensation Range $35.30 - $50.72 CAD HourlyThe Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.Posting End Date April 17, 2025Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.Job End Date Mar 31, 2026This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University.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 Canadian Collaboration for Prison Health and Education (CCPHE) is seeking an equity-focused and highly qualified applicant for the Research Advisor position. The CCPHE is a research unit located in the School of Population and Public Health at the University of British Columbia. The CCPHE conducts research projects aimed at enhancing the well-being of individuals who have experienced incarceration. Under the supervision of Director of CCPHE, the Research Advisor will advise the Geography of Overdose project to ensure its appropriateness and relevance to people with incarceration experience.Organizational Status
The Research Advisor will report to the Director of CCPHE. The position will work closely with CCPHE staff members including project managers, project coordinators, research assistants, and trainees. The position will also liaise with internal and external partners of the CCPHE.Work PerformedProvide guidance on the design and development of research proposals and protocols for the Geography of Overdose projectContribute in data development, project planning and execution to ensure appropriateness and relevance of the research to people who have experienced incarcerationActively engage in meetings to map out and define research goals and scopesProvide input into recruiting participants and collecting data through surveys, interviews and/or focus groupsAdvise on analysis of data and interpretation of findingsPrepare, compose, edit and proof documents such as manuscripts, reports, policy briefing and other types of communicationsPerform other duties as requiredConsequence of Error/JudgementThe Research Advisor makes professional decisions and recommendations on all aspects of the work and is responsible for the quality. Poor judgement or errors could result in delayed completion of projects or misinterpretation of information disseminated to leadership and decision-makers.This position will be responsible for access, collection, use and disclosure of personal information in accordance with the BC Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (RSBC 1996) and other UBC privacy and security policies. This position requires employees to work under strict confidentiality requirements; internal procedures and policies to protect personal information must be followed and adherence to these requirements will be regularly reviewed by the employer.Supervision Received
The Research Advisor works under general direction of the scientific lead of the Provincial Overdose Cohort within established policies, procedures and standards. Work reviewed against task objectives and conformity to standards.Supervision Given
No supervision given.Minimum Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with onexe2x80x99s own- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing onexe2x80x99s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusionPreferred QualificationsAbility to be thorough, accurate, and have a high level of attention to detailAbility to prioritize and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlinesStrong ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writingAbility to exercise sound judgmentAbility to develop and maintain cooperative and productive working relationships with a variety of partnersAbility to visually convey data and complex concepts to a variety of audiencesAbility to work independently and demonstrate initiative

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