Research Assistant/Technician 4

Staff - Non Union Job Category Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants Job Profile Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 4 Job Title Research Assistant/Technician 4 Department Ryan Laboratory | Department of Psychiatry | Faculty of Medicine Compensation Range $5,220.98 - $6,124.46 CAD Monthly Posting End Date April 27, 2026 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date December 31, 2026 This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University. 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 Our research lab focuses on innovative interpersonal mindfulness research and the application of mindfulness in pregnant and postpartum families and in other clinical settings. The clinical research lab is part of the BC Reproductive Mental Health Program at BC Children’s and Women’s Hospital campus. Research team members work closely with mindfulness teachers, psychiatrists and other hospital staff and collaborate internationally with other research labs. Some of the ongoing and future research projects are related to mindfulness and outcomes in: parents; early childhood; relationship dynamics; dance and movement-based mindfulness; and digital health. http://www.bcwomens.ca/ Organizational Status The work will support the advancement of the research agenda of the BC Reproductive Mental Health program at BC Women’s Hospital. The position will be in-person (based at BC Children and Women’s Hospital campus). Office space is shared with other research team members at BC Women’s Hospital. Work Performed - Manages and coordinates daily operations in the lab and oversees the progress of projects and deadlines. The incumbent will be responsible for coordinating lab studies which includes coordinating RAs to draft surveys on RedCAP, coordinating recruitment of participants, and coordinating scheduling of study to meet timelines. - Designs complex experiments in efforts to research the impact of mindfulness interventions in perinatal mental health. - Conducts complex analysis on study data using SPSS and interprets study data. - Develops and writes novel protocols and lab procedures, makes recommendations to the PI on how procedures in the lab could improve - Independently writes reports on lab activities to share with colleagues and PI. Assists the PI in writing ethics and grant applications. - Trains, schedules, and provides input on performance of Junior Research Assistants. Consequence of Error/Judgement Exercises a considerable amount of judgment, responsibility, and initiative in determining work procedures and methods, and coordinating the work of the unit. Supervision Received Works under minimum supervision, receiving specific instructions only on unusual problems or on matters which depart significantly from established policy and procedure. Supervision Given Has supervisory responsibilities for a small group of employees at lower classifications and may have input into staff selection and performance evaluation. Minimum Qualifications Completion of a university degree in a relevant discipline or technical program and a minimum four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Some positions may require a graduate degree. - 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 - Publications in relevant field (including peer-reviewed research articles) - Strong writing and editing skills - Highly organized - Attention to detail and ability to understand and follow detailed instructions - Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks to meet project deadlines 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.