Research Assistant/Technician 2

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC

1d • CA$4,696 - CA$5,140 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Memory and Imagination Lab is seeking a full-time research coordinator to join a team investigating emotional autobiographical memory in healthy and trauma-exposed adults. The position will perform technical and administrative tasks of moderate complexity, involving subject recruitment, project management, standardizing experimental protocols, data management, and multi-site data sharing. In-person presence on UBC campus will be required many days of the week though some tasks may be completed remotely.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• College degree in a relevant field - such as cognitive science, psychology, linguistics, neuroscience, or computer science - and relevant research experience.
• Experience working with vulnerable populations or equivalent demonstration of strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic understanding of research design and analysis.
• Fundamental statistical knowledge about how to analyze data.
• Ability and motivation to complete tasks efficiently and independently.
• Familiarity with statistical programs and computer languages, including R, Python, Java and/or Linux.
• Experience with autobiographical interview administration and scoring.
• Skill in recruitment and testing of participants, including clinical populations.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to work quickly but accurately.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the preparation of correspondence, documents, and reports, including ethics submissions to UBC BREB.
• Maintain and file forms and documents, including consent forms and master subject logs.
• Assist with the screening, recruiting, and obtaining consent of study participants, including participants with exposure to trauma. Perform telephone or in-person interviews to gather data, as needed. Schedule and/or call subjects for appointments.
• Order and maintain equipment and supplies.
• Assist in data collection and cleaning.
• Assist in scoring memories using a standardized protocol (i.e., the Autobiographical Interview).
• Coordinates and maintain multi-site data sharing arrangements.
• Process study compensation payments and thank you letters to subjects upon completion of trial activities. Assist with post-study activities, as needed.
• Apply formulas and calculations to research data using basic statistical programs. Review and verify accuracy of database information and assist in making necessary corrections according to specific guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED