Staff - Union Job Category CUPE 116 Job Profile CUPE 116 Hourly - Research Assistant /Technician 1 Job Title Research Assistant/Technician 1 Department Research | Department of Psychology | Faculty of Arts Compensation Range $25.52 - $26.77 CAD Hourly Posting End Date October 21, 2025 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date April 30, 2026 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 work closely with the principal investigator Dr. Hee Yeon Im on functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to explore the function of the human brain while learning visually guided motor skills or viewing complex visual images. This position will provide a unique opportunity to assist in a research program that utilizes cutting-edge neuroimaging techniques to understand human brain functions and behavior. Organizational Status Reports to the Principal Investigator. Work Performed Conducting fMRI data preprocessing and analysis, the work is routine in nature or performed according to established protocols Creating a lab protocol for fMRI data analysis using FSL Makes minor modifications to program script templates and source codes when using magnetoencephalography Literature review on topics related to research projects. Consequence of Error/Judgement Much of the work is performed according to clear procedures and monitored; however, some individual initiative is required. Errors may result in loss of data, participants or reputation, and the slowing down of productivity in the lab, or ethics approval being delayed. Supervision Received The employee will receive daily supervision by the PI and postdocs in the lab whenever needed. The employee will also be invited to participate in weekly individual meetings for 30 minutes with the PI to discuss progress, solutions, and plans, as well as weekly lab meetings for networking with lab members and learning about research, literature, and career development opportunities. Supervision Given May provide guidance to volunteers or new RAs in the lab who will help with fMRI data preprocessing. Minimum Qualifications High school graduation and a minimum one year 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 - Currently enrolled undergraduate or recent graduate. - Psychology, Neuroscience, Computer Science, and Engineering majors. - Experience with the Mac/Linux operating system. - Applicants with Matlab, Python, or R programming experience. - A background in fMRI data analysis. - Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills. - Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment. The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. A large part of what makes us unique is the community of engaged students, faculty, and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world. Recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential. New ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work. Are you ready to embrace the future together? Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If you have any accommodation or accessibility needs during the job application process, please contact the Centre for Workplace Accessibility at workplace.accessibility@ubc.ca.
