{"id":9712,"date":"2023-07-31T12:53:14","date_gmt":"2023-07-31T19:53:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/lfsgrads\/?p=9712"},"modified":"2023-07-31T12:53:14","modified_gmt":"2023-07-31T19:53:14","slug":"research-assistant-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/lfsgrads\/post-9712","title":{"rendered":"Research Assistant Job"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I just posted a research assistant job on UBC Careers Online for a project I am collaborating on with a number of UBC faculties. The deadline for applications is Aug 14<sup>th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p>Would you be able to share on the LFS Grad Blog?<\/p>\n<p>Please see the the job description from the posting. You can share my email address with the posting but would encourage interested students to apply using the portal, rather than emailing me.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks so much,<\/p>\n<p>Anna<\/p>\n<p><strong>Anna\u00a0L\u00a0Brisco<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0RD MEd<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/namedrop.io\/annabrisco\">Name Pronunciation<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/equity.ubc.ca\/resources\/gender-diversity\/pronouns\/\">They\/them or any pronouns<\/a><br \/>\nLecturer in Dietetics Education, MND Program Lead<br \/>\nLand and Food Systems\u00a0|\u00a0Food Nutrition and Health<\/p>\n<p>The University of British Columbia | Vancouver | Musqueam Traditional Territory<br \/>\nEmail: <a href=\"mailto:Anna.Brisco@ubc.ca\">Anna.Brisco@ubc.ca<\/a> | Web: <a href=\"https:\/\/dietetics.landfood.ubc.ca\/\">UBC Dietetics Program<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Student Research Assistant (Brain Wellness Project)<\/p>\n<p>UBC Dietetics<\/p>\n<p>Paid (Part-time) (29 hrs\/wk or less)<\/p>\n<h1>Description<\/h1>\n<p><strong>Job Description Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To assist with research activities related to the Student-led Care @ Brain Wellness Program project, a collaboration among the BC Brain Wellness Program, UBC Kinesiology, the UBC Physical Therapy and Research Clinic, and UBC Dietetics.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Work Performed<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Completes literature reviews and internet searches<\/li>\n<li>Assists with ethics proposal and RISe application<\/li>\n<li>Assists with writing and preparing project materials (screening and intake forms, information sheets) as well as manuscripts for publication<\/li>\n<li>Administers adapted Delphi surveys, screening questionnaires, evaluation surveys, and other assessments<\/li>\n<li>Facilitates recruitment and screening of potential program participants.<\/li>\n<li>Participates in interdisciplinary research team meetings, which includes minute taking<\/li>\n<li>Participates in presentations and other knowledge translation activities and community engagement activities as needed (e.g., participant advisory meetings, report writing)<\/li>\n<li>Assists in analyzing and interpreting research data by performing tasks such as assembly, compilation and summary of statistical and other data.<\/li>\n<li>Performs other related duties as required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Consequence of Error\/Judgement<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; Errors in tracking aspects of the project, survey design, data recording and entry, or breaches in confidentiality have the potential to negatively impact program participants, students, and\/or overall project success.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Supervision Received<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; Supervised by Project Lead (Anna Brisco).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Supervision Given<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; None. May collaborate on tasks with undergraduate research assistant<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Interested applicants should provide the following documents with their application:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>-Short cover letter, including the reasons for their interest in the position<\/p>\n<p>-Resume or CV: highlighting any relevant courses, skills, and work experiences<\/p>\n<p>The closing date for this job posting is\u00a0<strong>Monday August 14th at 4:30PM.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Interested candidates should be available for a short Zoom interview between August 16-18. Note than not all qualified applicants will be offered an interview.<\/p>\n<h1>Qualifications<\/h1>\n<p>Minimum Qualifications<br \/>\n&#8211; Undergraduate degree in nutritional sciences, health sciences, or a related field, and a minimum one year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.<br \/>\n&#8211; Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one\u2019s own<br \/>\n&#8211; Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one\u2019s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to health equity, patient-centred healthcare, and interdisciplinary collaboration.<br \/>\n&#8211; This position requires visits to a health-care facility (BC Brain Wellness Program), therefore, the successful candidate will be required to provide verification of full vaccination against Covid-19 prior to the start date, as required by the BC PHO.<\/p>\n<p>Preferred Qualifications<br \/>\n\u2022 Current graduate student at UBC, in health professions training or related field,<br \/>\n\u2022 Experience working in a research setting,<br \/>\n\u2022 Ability to work with clinical populations, e.g. people living with chronic brain conditions, in a compassionate and sensitive manner;<br \/>\n\u2022 Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, multi-tasking, and organizational skills;<br \/>\n\u2022 Ability to work independently and to collaborate within an interdisciplinary team;<br \/>\n\u2022 Experience with computer software including MS Word, Excel, Power Point, NVIVo;<br \/>\n\u2022 Experience with online platforms: RISe, Qualtrics;<br \/>\n\u2022 Experience with basic descriptive statistics, and coding for qualitative analysis<\/p>\n<p>Hours Per Week<\/p>\n<p>8<\/p>\n<p>Job Location<\/p>\n<p>Vancouver, British Columbia Canada<\/p>\n<p>Website<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dietetics.landfood.ubc.ca\/\">https:\/\/dietetics.landfood.ubc.ca\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Preferred Degrees\/Disciplines<\/p>\n<p>Science\/Environment\/Agriculture, Health Sciences, Human Kinetics\/Kinesiology<\/p>\n<p>Additional Documents (<strong>preferred<\/strong>)<\/p>\n<p>Cover Letter, Unofficial Transcript, Class Schedule<\/p>\n<p>Additional Documents (<strong>required<\/strong>)<\/p>\n<p>Cover Letter<\/p>\n<p>Experience Level<\/p>\n<p>Current Students in a Masters Program<\/p>\n<p>ID<\/p>\n<p>970493<\/p>\n<p>Salary Type<\/p>\n<p>Hourly<\/p>\n<p>Is this position paid or unpaid?<\/p>\n<p>Paid<\/p>\n<p>Organization Type<\/p>\n<p>UBC Faculty, Department, Unit or Student Group<\/p>\n<p>Compensation<\/p>\n<p>$22.00 &#8211; $22.00 per hour<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I just posted a research assistant job on UBC Careers Online for a project I am collaborating on with a number of UBC faculties. 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