Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
November 3, 2026
This position is subject to the satisfactory completion of required background checks.
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
This position will work half time providing research and operational assistance for the Reproductive Infectious Diseases (RID) research team and PI, and half time supporting an OBGYN Department medical education project.
The RID research team has several projects underway or in their analysis stage, including:
A Study of Reduced Dosing of the Nonavalent HPV Vaccine in Women Living with HIV
Towards the eradication of congenital syphilis in Canada (REACT-Syph): Canadian Maternal and Congenital Syphilis Surveillance
These studies are coordinated centrally from the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. The research assistant will support studies through data abstraction and entry, preparation of study materials, ethics application support, and other tasks as needed.
The OBGYN medical education project aims to enhance the UBC MD undergraduate curriculum in order to better equip future physicians to address the full spectrum of women’s health needs across specialties, ultimately improving medical education and patient care. This project will develop and integrate sex- and gender-based medical content and assessment tools throughout the MD curriculum, expanding women’s health education beyond reproductive health to include under researched and underdiagnosed conditions.
Organizational Status
Reports to Dr. Deborah Money, Principal Investigator of the RID program and OBGYN Department Head, the RID Research Manager, and the OBGYN Associate Head, Education. They will work in collaboration as a member of an interdisciplinary team with academic researchers, research staff, and clinicians at UBC and partner institutions.
Work Performed
Maintains research related records and databases, entering data according to established protocols
Assists with development and review of data collection forms
Performs basic literature reviews
Supports team efforts with internal and external partners
Assists with the preparation of ethics applications and renewals
Organizes and participates in in-person and virtual meetings
Maintains meeting minutes
Attends regular internal meetings of study team members
Compiles study and project reports
Creates and distributes study and project materials
Assists with the preparation of abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations
Orders and maintains inventory of study materials
Develops content for research program website and social media
Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification
Consequence of Error/Judgement
The Research Assistant is required to conduct all activities in an ethical manner and with adherence to the Tri- Council Policy Statement concerning Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans.
Supervision Received
The Research Assistant will receive supervision from the Principal Investigator/OBGYN Department Head, Research Manager, and OBGYN Associate Head, Education.
Supervision Given
The Research Assistant may at times liaise and instruct students or staff at a lower work classification. They may provide training to undergrad students or new tech staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Completion of a relevant technical program or a university degree in a relevant discipline and a minimum three 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
Undergraduate or graduate coursework in health science
Knowledge of and experience in a research environment
Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Office applications
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to work independently and effectively in multidisciplinary project teams
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Demonstrated ability to show initiative and self-directed work habits.
Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to collaborate with a diversity of people in a calm, respectful, and effective manner.