Research Assistant

Staff - Union

Job Category
CUPE 116

Job Profile
CUPE 116 Hourly - Research Assistant /Technician 1

Job Title
Research Assistant

Department
Research Support | Silfverberg | Department of Linguistics

Compensation Range
$24.78 - $25.99 CAD Hourly

Posting End Date
February 10, 2024

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

Job End Date

Jun 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
The Research Assistant will support Dr. Miikka Silfverberg and his PhD student in performing data analysis and data handling tasks using the Python programming language based on instructions by Dr. Silfverberg and his PhD student.
Organizational Status
Works under the direction of Dr. Silfverberg. Interacts with student researchers.
Work Performed
Applying data analysis and visualization methods on corpora. Data handling and manipulation. May also be asked to help preparing publication submissions. Will attend weekly meetings and take minutes as necessary. Will store their work on GitHub so that it can be examined by other team members.  Other duties as required.
Consequence of Error/Judgement
The applicant will be expected to behave in a professional manner in carrying out all duties. Work will be checked by faculty supervisor on a regular basis. There are only limited opportunities for exercising judgement or making decisions in this position. Errors may potentially result in the loss of otherwise useful data for the laboratory.
Supervision Received
Dr. Silfverberg provides direct supervision. Written and/or verbal protocols for all procedures will be provided.
Supervision Given
None.
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

Undergraduate degree or graduate degree or courses towards undergraduate or graduate degree preferred. High school graduation and a minimum of 1 year of related experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Good Python programming skills and familiarity with data analysis for linguistic data are required. Ability to communicate in a clear, attentive, and polite manner. Ability to communicate effectively verbally. Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail. Can plan and carry out research both independently and collaboratively.