Job Description

Staff - Union
Job Category
CUPE 116
Job Profile
CUPE 116 Hourly - Research Assistant /Technician 3
Job Title
Senior Research Assistant
Department
Research | Ryan Lab | Department of Chemistry | Faculty of Science
Compensation Range
$29.27 - $31.92 CAD Hourly
Posting End Date
January 19, 2026
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
February 2, 2027

This is a part-time position.
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

To perform scientific research, specifically research activities related to X-ray crystallography and bioinformatic analysis of proteins and to report results ready for publication and/or use for grant applications as appropriate.



Organizational Status

Reports to Prof Katherine Ryan, Principal Investigator, Department of Chemistry.



Work PerformedExplores the application and dissemination of research findings focused on X-ray crystallography and bioinformatic analysis of proteins
Develops data collection and related protocols required and teaches protocols to junior scientists in the laboratory.
Analyses data collected to gain further insight and reproducibility of findings
Prepares, writes and edits reports, and the writing of materials for presentation and final publication including any graphs or tables as appropriate;
Prepares, jointly with supervisor, manuscripts and grants for submission to scientific journals for publication and to grant funding agencies, respectively
Contributes to the development of all research related documentation.


Consequence of Error/Judgement

Makes decision relating to the integrity of the data and accuracy of data reporting for use in publication and grant applications. Errors in judgement or decisions could negative impact on the faculty member's research program, and by extension, the department at UBC.



Supervision Received
Works under general direction with regular Zoom meetings. Work is reviewed only against achievement of project objectives and deliverables.

Supervision Given

May oversee students as appropriate.



Minimum Qualifications

Completion of a university degree in a relevant discipline or technical program and a minimum four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Some positions may require a graduate degree.



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 QualificationsPhD in Physics or Chemistry. Experience with X-ray crystallography and bioinformatic analysis of proteins. Superior technical writing skills for different audiences and publication. * Good interpersonal skills and work habits, such as organization and attention to detail, are required.