Research Assistant/ Technician 2 – University of British Columbia

Title of the Job: Research Assistant/ Technician 2

Location: Canada

Job Description: Staff – Non UnionJob Category Non Union Technicians and Research AssistantsJob Profile Non Union Hourly – Research Assistant /Technician 2Job Title Research Assistant/ Technician 2Department Keramatian Laboratory | Department of Psychiatry | Faculty of MedicineCompensation Range $26.67 – $31.73 CAD HourlyPosting End Date October 28, 2024Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.Job End Date Mar 31, 2025This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University.This offer is conditional upon successful completion of a Criminal Record Check.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 Research Assistant will be responsible for coordinating the Patient, Public, and Community (PPC) Engagement and Knowledge Translation Activities for the “Early Identification of bipolar disorder in Adolescents and Young Adults: Establishing a Collaborative Research Agenda” research project. The goal of this research project is to engage and collaborate with physicians, trainees, health providers, and individuals with lived experience with bipolar disorder, via workshops, focus groups, seminars/webinars, and meetings, to establish a framework focused on improving individual knowledge on early identification of bipolar disorder in adolescents and young adults.Organizational Status
The Research Assistant reports to Dr. Kamyar Keramatian, the Principal Investigator (PI).Work PerformedSupports and assists the PI in creating knowledge translations seminars/webinars/research workshops content, and questionnaires by contributing to literature searches and reviews, performing data gathering and analysis, and reporting writingAssists the PI to develop and disseminate research agenda materials for PPC engagement and knowledge translation activitiesCoordinates knowledge translation workshops, focus groups, seminars/webinars, research meetings, and presentation sessionsAssists the PI in communicating with physicians, trainees, researchers, and the community to ensure participants’ feedback from focus groups, interviews, and questionnaires is relevant to the creation of the frameworkCarries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification.Consequence of Error/Judgement
The position works within well-defined guidelines and procedures but exercises judgment in establishing priorities and carrying tasks through to completion. New or unusual problems are referred to the supervisor. The person needs to be organized, detail-oriented and reliable. Any errors in tracking, data recording and entry, or breaches in confidentiality could harm the projects.Supervision Received
Supervised by the Principal Investigator. Weekly meetings held to cover significant issues.Supervision Given
None.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, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusionPreferred QualificationsProven experience in co-ordinating Knowledge Translation Activities.Demonstrated experience with computers and computer software including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SPSS; and with online databases (PubMed, etc.).Effective skills in oral and written communication, interpersonal communication, multi-tasking and organization.Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

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