Staff - Union Job Category CUPE 116 Job Profile CUPE 116 Hourly - Research Assistant /Technician 2 Job Title Research Assistant/Technician 2 Department Research | Shariff | Department of Psychology Compensation Range $27.24 - $29.82 CAD Hourly Posting End Date December 2, 2025 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date June 30, 2026 This is a part-time position of about 5 hours per week. 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 This position assists with research activities within the Centre of Applied Moral Psychology, Department of Psychology at UBC. This position perform technical tasks of moderately complex where on-the-job training is provided. The candidate will assist the principal investigator and the research team. Organizational Status The research assistant will work closely with the principal investigator and research team members in completing the described tasks. Work Performed Assists preparing ethical review submissions, composes study consent forms and create related data collection forms, addresses and amends study queries as required by the UBC BREB, prepares study updates and reports as required following principal investigator’s instructions. Assists with coordinating meetings, including assisting with scheduling, taking minutes, and following up on action items. Attend lab meeting and taking minutes. Assisting in the preparation of study-related materials (consents, ethics, information sheets) by following principal investigator’s instructions. Completing general office work, and assisting other lab members. Assists in coordinating research expenses, monitor research accounts, process payment of research expenses, prepares financial reports for all studies being undertaken. Performs other related duties as assigned/or required. Consequence of Error/Judgement Supervised directly by the principal investigator or designate who interacts with him/her on an almost daily basis. Although some independent judgement is required, the close supervision reduces the likelihood of critical errors. Errors might affect the efficiency of the lab; however, given the direct line of reporting this is not likely. Supervision Received Supervised by the principal investigator or designate who provides instruction and guidance. Supervision Given May provide guidance to research assistants who are less experienced. 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 Undergraduate university degree in Psychology preferred. Completion of courses in Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology an asset. Computer experience. Experience with design and maintenance of complex databases. Strong problem-solving skills. Strong analytical skills. Strong, interpersonal, organizational and decision-making skills. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to follow directions, prioritize workload and meet deadlines. Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment. Attentive to detail, with the ability to work quickly and accurately. 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.
