Non Union Salaried - Vancouver, Canada - University of British Columbia
Description
Staff - Non UnionJob Category
Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants
Job Profile
Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 2
Job Title
Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 2
Department
Research | Tara Martin Lab | Department of Forest and Conservation Sciences | Faculty of Forestry
Compensation Range
$3, $4,501.17 CAD Monthly
Posting End Date
September 5, 2023
Note:
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.
Job End Date
Aug 31, 2024
This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University.
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 SummaryOrganizational Status
The Research Technician reports to Professor Tara Martin and is not responsible for any supervision.
Work Performed
Under direct supervision of the supervisor, provides technical support for the following:
- Research Duties:
- Assist the PI to undertake fieldwork in the Fraser River Estuary and Salish Sea
- Data entry, data quality control
- Assist the PI to undertake descriptive analyses and data summaries.
- Assist with literature reviews, paper and report writing and publication process.
- Assist the PI to liaise with local Indigenous organizations and conservancies
Work is assessed on an ongoing basis by supervisor. Opportunities for training will be sought to enhance skills in all areas.
Consequences of data mismanagement would be delays in producing scientific papers and reports that are expected by funding bodies and stakeholders.
Supervision ReceivedEmployee will be supervised by Professor Tara Martin.
Supervision Given
The Research Technician will not have a supervisory role but will work closely with graduate students in the Martin Conservation Decisions Lab.
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
Undergrad degree in forest and conservation sciences/biological science, preferred with some courses in ecology and conservation.
Experience undertaking fieldwork in remote locations
Experience undertaking descriptive statistics
Experience working with Indigenous knowledge holders
Experience working with local conservation organizations
Experience in Salish Sea ecology
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