Staff - Union

##Job Category

CUPE 116

##Job Profile

CUPE 116 Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 1

##Job Title

Research Assistant-Term

##Department

Research | Y. Abdin| Department of Materials Engineering | Faculty of Applied Science

##Compensation Range

$4,147.00 - $4,350.00 CAD Monthly

##Posting End Date

March 31, 2026

**Note:**Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

August 31, 2026

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 To assist with testing of fiber properties and maintain research records.

Organizational Status Reports to Lab Manager.

Work Performed Assist with fiber spinning and processing. Assist with testing of fiber properties. Manufacturing and testing of composite filaments and samples made from different processing techniques such as injection molding and additive manufacturing. Maintain research related records and databases, entering data according to established protocols. Cleans and performs basic maintenance of equipment and apparatus. Carries out any other related duties as required .

Consequence of Error/Judgement Errors in testing may result in bad data and delay reports.

Supervision Received Supervised by Drs. Abdin and Renneckar.

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

BASc in materials Engineering.

About Us

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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.

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