Staff - Non Union
Job Category
Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants
Job Profile
Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 2
Job Title
Research Assistant/Technician 2
Department
Carlsten Research Support Division of Respiratory Medicine | Department of Medicine | Faculty of Medicine
Compensation Range
$4,333.86 - $5,155.61 CAD Monthly
Posting End Date
August 5, 2025
Note:Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
Aug 31, 2026
This is a one (1) year position with the possibility of renewal. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2025
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 Legacy for Airway Health (LAH) is an exciting initiative rooted in research that embraces principles of individual and community engagement, and breaking silos between academic groups and those in-the-trenches of patient care and public health, so that knowledge is generated and translated most effectively. Accelerating the creation and leveraging of knowledge informs improvements in prevention and care of populations at risk for, and living with, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Based within the Centre for Lung Health (CLH) at the Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute, and powerfully elevated by broad partnerships, LAH leverages already well-established and globally respected clinical research and care programs at the Vancouver General Hospital (VGH), its affiliated hospitals, the University of British Columbia (UBC) and Simon Fraser University (SFU). Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, the Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (VCHRI), VGH&UBC Hospital Foundation, and the VGH and UBC Divisions of Respiratory Medicine are key partners of LAH and collectively inform and enrich its direction.
We are seeking a 1.0 FTE Research Assistant to join our expanding team for research related to our prevention and care goals. The individual will contribute critically to LAH’s ambitious and innovative research and implementation agenda that will transform complex data into meaningful and personalized approaches to profoundly change the course of prevention and care of asthma and COPD in our community.
The individual will work independently but within a team of patients, researchers and other partners on projects related to knowledge creation and implementation science related to changes in policy, practice and/or behavior.
Organizational Status
This position reports directly to the Director, Legacy of Airway Health.
Work Performed
Participating in research and implementation science projects related to asthma and COPD prevention and care that include protocol development, ethics board submission, budget preparation.
Performing literature and systematic reviews related to the care and improvement of the quality of life of people living with asthma and COPD.
Coordinating preparation of grant applications.
Assists in the development of reports and manuscripts for publication.
Facilitating and participating in community and partner engagement meetings.
Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including knowledge users that include patients, people at risk and partners responsible for implementation of research findings into clinical practice and policy change.
Preparing background documents for stakeholder meetings.
Staying updated on literature on emerging interventions and models of prevention and care for asthma and COPD.
Providing other support as required to LAH researchers and team.
Consequence of Error/Judgement
Makes professional decisions and recommendations on all aspects of work and is responsible for the quality of research activities. Inadequate performance my result in failure to achieve project objectives, publication, and could have significant impact on chances of receiving future funding.
Supervision Received
Reports to Director, Legacy for Airway Health. Works independently.
Supervision Given
None expected.
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 inclusion
Preferred Qualifications
M.Sc. (or equivalent) in a health-related field. Minimum of two years of related experience in research analysis, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
Passion for impact-focused research.
Excellent organizational skills and diligence.
Excellent oral and written communication, problem solving, interpersonal, multi-tasking and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
Strong work ethic, high degree of initiative and self-motivation
Thrives in dynamic, high-pressure environments.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects/tasks simultaneously.
Demonstrates responsibility and accountability.
Demonstrates ability to work effectively and precisely under pressure and time constraints.
Ability to exercise initiative, tact, and discretion are of critical importance.
Able to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed.