Research Assistant

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC

3d • CA$27 - CA$33 • Onsite

About The Position

The Research Assistant is responsible for knowledge synthesis, supporting youth and community engagement activities (e.g., co-designing research questions, doing knowledge translation), data collection and synthesis, and knowledge translation for one project related to youth mental health. The Research Assistant provides direct support to a principal investigator in the development and conduct of activities related to her research collaborations, specifically related to a CIHR funded project to understand the needs of young people accessing integrated youth services. Under the guidance of the principal investigator, the Research Assistant interacts and liaises with Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy faculty, staff, and graduate students, and investigators, trainees, and youth/patient advisors involved in projects. Responsibilities include preparation of interview guides, coordination of participant recruitment and data collection, gathering qualitative data, and responsibility for timely and orderly implementation of research-related tasks and records.

Requirements

• High school graduation
• Some additional training in a related field
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, with preference in Public Health
• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related discipline with research training and/or thesis, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Valid registration with the appropriate professional college in British Columbia is required if applicable (health professional applicants)
• Training and/or education and experience in research and data collection/transcription/analysis
• Minimum of one year of experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Good project management skills
• Ability to work independently
• Experience and demonstrated compassion working with persons with mental illness and substance use disorders

Responsibilities

• Assist with the qualitative data collection in one community
• Transcription of interviews and focus groups
• Co-leading youth-engagement activities by working with research staff to support working groups and engage youth in designing research questions
• Support and assist with knowledge translation
• Assisting with data interpretation
• With the PI Dr. Skye Barbic, preparing manuscripts, articles, abstracts, posters and presentations for academic journals and conferences
• Contributing to an optimal workplace culture and environment
• Performing other related duties

What This Job Offers

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