Job Description

Staff - Union
Job Category
CUPE 116
Job Profile
CUPE 116 Hourly - Research Assistant /Technician 1
Job Title
Research Assistant/Technician 1
Department
Research | Birch | Department of Psychology
Compensation Range
$25.52 - $26.77 CAD Hourly
Posting End Date
September 16, 2025
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
March 31, 2026
This is a part-time hourly position of about 6 - 12 hours a week.
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

Assists with everyday activities in The K.I.D. Studies Centre at UBC, including recruiting and booking participants, running experimental protocols, ordering lab supplies, entering and coding data, organizing lab meetings and schedules for other research assistants.



Organizational Status

Reports to the Principal Investigator.



Work Performed
Recruits subjects for studies by telephone and email; including creating and placing advertisements, answers questions from potential participants, provides information and schedules participation times.



Runs experimental protocols through software including UBC Qualtrics Survey Platform and Zoom video-conferencing. All protocols are set out and documented, and all instructions provided by Principal Investigator or designate.



Orders lab supplies.



Codes data using software, including SPSS and Excel, and following specific directions/coding sheets created by the Principal Investigator.



Organizes lab meetings and schedules for other research assistants in the lab. Provides basic training to new lab members who may be involved with booking and data entry. Updates manuals about recruiting and booking procedures.



Assists with updating materials used in amendment requests and annual renewals for the UBC Behavioural Research Ethic Board.



Completes other tasks appropriate to the classification.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Much of the work is performed according to clear procedures and monitored; however, some individual initiative is required. Errors may result in loss of data, participants or reputation, and the slowing down of productivity in the lab, or ethics approval being delayed.



Supervision Received

Under general supervision, receiving instruction when new duties are assigned and when unusual problems arise. Tasks assigned by the Principal Investigator. All text produced by the employee will be reviewed by the Principal Investigator and by the Behavioural Ethics Review Board of UBC before it is made public.



Supervision Given
May provide guidance to volunteers or other students affiliated with the lab.

Minimum Qualifications

High school graduation and a minimum one year 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 QualificationsBA in Psychology preferred. Experience working in a research setting with sensitive populations and/or young children. Computer experience, especially with SPSS, Adobe Products, Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Slack, and Adobe Premiere Pro.*
Experience with REDCap, R Statistical Software, PsychoPy*, and website editing are assets.
Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment. * Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities and to work under pressure to meet deadlines.