Research Manager - Vancouver, Canada - University of British Columbia

University of British Columbia

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Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

M&P - AAPS

Job Profile

AAPS Salaried - Research and Facilitation, Level A

Job Title

Research Manager

Department

Research | Werker & Language Science Program | Department of Psychology

Compensation Range

$4, $6,754.00 CAD Monthly

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Posting End Date

April 6, 2023

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

Job End Date

Apr 30, 2024

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, and is essential to fostering an outstanding work environment.

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 Manager works at the Infant Studies Centre, a dynamic, interdisciplinary research centre in the Department of Psychology.

The Centre focuses on language acquisition and speech perception in early infancy, with the overall goal being to understand the link between perceptual development and mature language use, utilizing both behavioral and neuroimaging techniques.

Organizational Status

This position reports directly to Dr. Janet F. Werker, the Director of the Infant Studies Centre.

This position also works closely with students, post-doctoral fellows and other research technicians in the Centre, as well as with administrative staff in the Department of Psychology, Finance Office, and Office of Research Services as-needed.

Work Performed

Major responsibilities include:

Manages the financial concerns of the Centre, including administering and monitoring the status of grant funds; effecting reimbursements, payments, and other financial transactions as necessary; and keeping accurate and timely records.
Oversees the hiring and appointment of research assistants and filling volunteer positions within the Centre. Assigns duties, coordinates schedules, oversees work and resolves performance issues. Trains new research assistants, and helps to onboard new researchers; advises and responds to questions regarding lab protocols and procedures.
Prepares financial and research progress reports for the Director and granting agencies asneeded.
Collects data. Writes protocols for data management and experimental procedures. Resolves issues (be they technical, procedural, or interpersonal) as they arise during data collection. Helps to support data analysis and writeup for review by the Director and other researchers.
Supports community engagement. Oversees the Centre's recruitment activities by research assistants and researchers (e.g., fairs; social media) and coordinates lab events (e.g., open houses).
Shows leadership in promoting equity, inclusivity, and diversity in the Centre and in ensuring a respectful workplace.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Errors in managing the financial affairs of the Centre may result in loss of funds available from granting agencies, or in damage to the relationship between the granting agency or University and the Centre.

Errors in conducting research may lead to loss of data or prolongation of the time required to complete studies, with accompanying additional expenses incurred.

Errors in the management of Centre personnel may result in the creation of concerns in the Centre dynamic that have a negative impact on the morale and/or understanding of the researchers and students in the Centre.

Supervision Received

The employee will be under general supervision, receiving instruction from the Director when new duties are assigned and when unusual problems arise, but will also work with some latitude and will be expected to independently problem-solve as-needed.

Supervision Given

Minimum Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Psychology, Linguistics, Cognitive Systems, Neuroscience, etc.). Minimum of 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 working with parents and infants, as well as with the public. Ability to remain calm and exercise tact when dealing with the public or with stressful situations in the research environ