Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
March 31, 2026Note: This is a temporary, part-time position, expected to be between 15 to 20 hours/week, with the possibility of extension.
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 (RA) will work closely with the Principal Investigator and members of the Perinatal Wellbeing Research Team. The Principal Investigator (PI) is an associate professor with UBC Midwifery program, and is conducting a program of research to define and develop clinical pathways to address perinatal mental health screening and management in primary care settings and improve perinatal outcomes. The RA will work under direct supervision of the PI to assist with a research project focused on perinatal mental health screening.
Organizational Status
The Perinatal Wellbeing Research Team is within the Midwifery Program, Department of Family Practice at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Under the direction of Dr. Hamideh Bayrampour, Associate Professor, the team conducts research focused on maternal mental health and pregnancy outcomes. The research site is located on Point Grey Campus, Department of Family Practice.
Work Performed
Assisting with ethics applications
Assisting with REDCap platform
Participant engagement and follow-up
Assisting with preparing reports for dissemination of research findings
Conducting literature reviews
Organizing project documentation and data records for participants
Assisting with logistics for research activities such as scheduling meetings
Consequence of Error/Judgement
The Research Assistant will work under direct supervision of the PI and will receive instructions and training on how to perform the task. The occurrence of the error is unlikely as the RA will receive training and work closely with PI.
Supervision Received
The Research Assistant will be onboarded by a current member of the team and the PI and will work under direct supervision of the PI to complete the assigned tasks.
Supervision Given
N/A
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
Experience in a research setting preferred.
Ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel at an intermediate level.
Ability to interact with a diversity of people in a calm, courteous, and effective manner.
Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to competently navigate job-related databases, portals, and software.
Ability to exercise sound judgment.