Research Asst/Tech 1

Staff - Union

Job Category
CUPE 116

Job Profile
CUPE 116 Hourly - Research Assistant /Technician 1

Job Title
Research Asst/Tech 1

Department
Research | Odic | Department of Psychology

Compensation Range
$25.52 - $26.77 CAD Hourly

Posting End Date
May 17, 2024

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.

Job End Date

Sept 1, 2025

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

Assists with everyday activities in the Centre for Cognitive Development, including recruiting and booking participants, running experimental paradigms with children aged 2 - 12, ordering lab supplies, entering and coding data, organizing lab meetings and schedules for other research assistants.
Organizational Status

Reports to the Principal Investigator of the Center.
Work Performed

Recruits subjects for studies on infant and child development by calling families from an existing database to gather information and schedule participation times.
Runs experimental paradigms through software including MATLAB, Psychtoolbox, and PANAMATH. All paradigms are pre-made and all instructions will be taught by the Centre Principal Investigator. 
Orders lab supplies. 
Codes data using pre-made software, including Quicktime, and following specific coding sheets created by the Principal Investigator. 
Organizes lab meetings and schedules for other research assistants in the lab. Provides basic training to new lab members who may be involved with booking and data entry. Updates manuals about recruiting and booking procedures.
Assists with updating materials used in amendment requests and annual renewals for the UBC Behavioural Research Ethic Board.
Completes other tasks appropriate to the classification.

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

Under general supervision, receiving instruction when new duties are assigned and when unusual problems arise. Tasks assigned by the Principal Investigator. All text produced by the employee will be reviewed by the Principal Investigator and by the Behavioural Ethics Review Board of UBC before it is made public.
Supervision Given

May provide guidance to volunteers.

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

BA in Psychology or Linguistics preferred. Extensive experience working with parents and infants, and children in a research setting. Computer experience absolutely necessary, especially with FileMaker Pro, MATLAB, Psychtoolbox, and PANAMATH Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment. Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities and to work under pressure to meet deadlines.