Research Assistant/Technician 2

Staff - Union

Job Category
CUPE 116

Job Profile
CUPE 116 Hourly - Research Assistant /Technician 2

Job Title
Research Assistant/Technician 2

Department
Research | Hewitt | Department of Psychology

Compensation Range
$26.44 - $28.95 CAD Hourly

Posting End Date
February 23, 2024

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

Job End Date

Apr 30, 2024

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
With direction from the supervisor, Dr. Paul Hewitt, will perform routine research tasks. Assists with coordinating research studies, maintaining supplies, literature searches, and acquiring, scoring, and recording data.
Organizational Status
Works under the direction of the laboratory director. Interacts with student researchers and other members of the research team.
Work Performed

• Conduct Adult Attachment Interviews to adults in a large research project; meeting with participants on a one to one basis to administer the interview.
• Records responses and files the results for future statistical analyses.
• Adheres to guidelines concerning the confidentiality and security of recorded data.

Consequence of Error/Judgement
Interview is performed according to clear procedures and worker has been trained, will be monitored and supervised; however, some individual initiative and judgement is required. Errors will be addressed in supervision.
Supervision Received
Will be supervised by Dr. Paul Hewitt and a clinical psychology graduate student who has been received extensive training with the interview and has experience administering the interview.  Tasks are assigned by Dr. Hewitt.   
Supervision Given
Will be part of group that may provide guidance to others administering the interview.
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

Bachelor’s degree and enrolled in a clinical psychology program. Experience in interviewing others.

Experience working in a clinical research setting with adults. Ability to connect with participants in an interview context, 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.