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Job Category

CUPE 116

Job Profile

CUPE 116 Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 2

Job Title

Research Assistant/Technician 2

Department

Research | Palombo | Department of Psychology

Compensation Range

$4,696.00 - $5,140.00 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date

July 9, 2026

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

Job End Date

July 31, 2027

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 Memory and Imagination Lab is seeking a full-time research coordinator to join a team investigating emotional autobiographical memory in healthy and trauma-exposed adults. The position will perform technical and administrative tasks of moderate complexity, involving subject recruitment, project management, standardizing experimental protocols, data management, and multi-site data sharing. In-person presence on UBC campus will be required many days of the week though some tasks may be completed remotely.

Organizational Status

The research coordinator will work closely with the principal investigator and research team to complete the described tasks.

Work Performed

Assists with the preparation of correspondence, documents, and reports, including ethics submissions to UBC BREB. Maintain and file forms and documents, including consent forms and master subject logs. Assist with the screening, recruiting, and obtaining consent of study participants, including participants with exposure to trauma. Perform telephone or in-person interviews to gather data, as needed. Schedule and/or call subjects for appointments. Order and maintain equipment and supplies. Assist in data collection and cleaning. Assist in scoring memories using a standardized protocol (i.e., the Autobiographical Interview). Coordinates and maintain multi-site data sharing arrangements. Process study compensation payments and thank you letters to subjects upon completion of trial activities. Assist with post-study activities, as needed. Apply formulas and calculations to research data using basic statistical programs. Review and verify accuracy of database information and assist in making necessary corrections according to specific guidelines.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Supervised directly by the principal investigator or graduate student who will interact with the research coordinator on an almost daily basis. Although some independent judgement is required, close supervision reduces the likelihood of critical errors. Errors might affect the efficiency of the lab; however, given the direct line of reporting this is not likely.

Supervision Received

Supervised by the principal investigator or graduate student who provides instruction and guidance.

Supervision Given

May provide guidance to junior research assistants with less experience.

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

College degree in a relevant field - such as cognitive science, psychology, linguistics, neuroscience, or computer science - and relevant research experience. Experience working with vulnerable populations or equivalent demonstration of strong interpersonal and communication skills. Basic understanding of research design and analysis. Fundamental statistical knowledge about how to analyze data. Ability and motivation to complete tasks efficiently and independently. Familiarity with statistical programs and computer languages, including R, Python, Java and/or Linux. Experience with autobiographical interview administration and scoring. Skill in recruitment and testing of participants, including clinical populations. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to work quickly but accurately.