Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
April 30, 2027
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Job Summary
A highly motivated, experienced Research Technician is needed for a nationally (SSHRC) funded project on ‘Trauma-Informed Care Guidelines for Virtual Abortion Services (TICG-VAS)”. The purpose of this study is to develop trauma-informed care guidelines tailored to virtual abortion services. By working closely with sexual and reproductive health service providers, the project aims to produce trauma-informed virtual care guidelines to improve patients’ experiences of virtual abortion services. These guidelines will support abortion providers in recognizing and responding to signs of distress or trauma during virtual interactions.
The research technician will be involved in supporting the preparation of BREB materials, literature review, analysis of data and assisting with preparation of manuscripts. This position will participate in the preparation of ethics application materials and conducting a literature search with the assistance of UBC librarian on trauma-informed sexual and reproductive health services. The research technician will also provide supervision to undergraduate students who may be part of the project. The position is hybrid, with occasional visits to the PI Research Unit at the School of Nursing, Surrey Campus.
Work Performed
· Prepare routine ethics application materials (e.g., recruitment posters, consent forms)
· Conduct a systematic search of scientific literature
· Screening articles, extracting data and synthesizing according to predefined eligibility criteria.
· Prepare reports, assist with preliminary draft of manuscripts, reports, and conference abstracts
· Coordinate projects, including scheduling meetings and maintaining research documentation.
· Prepare knowledge translation activities such as presentations, workshops, and stakeholder engagement.
· Develop and refine guideline content, ensuring alignment with findings from the literature review
· Maintain organized documentation of all project activities, data, and versions of guideline drafts
· Organize and conduct focus group discussions or individual interviews
· Perform qualitative and/or quantitative data collection and analysis.
· Administer and organize research data using appropriate software (e.g., NVivo, Excel, SPSS, or R).
· Contribute to the preparation of grant applications and research proposals
· Support stakeholder engagement activities (e.g., coordinating advisory meetings, workshops, or consultations)
· Any other duties as may be assigned
Organizational Status
The Research Technician will report directly to the Research Coordinator and to the Principal Investigator, Dr. Fatawu Abdulai.
Consequence of Error/Judgement
All work performed by the research coordinator will be reviewed by the Principal Investigator. Inappropriate judgment or error on the part of the research coordinator will result in wasted time and money. The quality and productivity of the research program, our partners, research assistants, trainees, and contractors will be affected. Confidentiality of highly personal health information collected from a large cohort of vulnerable populations across Canada must be protected at all costs.
Supervision Received
The applicant is expected to function independently but will report to the Principal Investigator. The candidate will provide biweekly oral report on progress of work for feedback and guidance.
Supervision Given
The candidate will be expected top guide other student trainees, particularly BSN students who may be new to research.
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
A graduate student or a master’s degree in health or social sciences. Experience in literature reviews, ethics application, data collection and analysis preferred.