Research Assistant - Vancouver, Canada - University of British Columbia

University of British Columbia
University of British Columbia
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Vancouver, Canada

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Staff - Non Union

Job Category

Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants

Job Profile

Non Union Hourly - Research Assistant /Technician 1

Job Title

Research Assistant /Technician 1 (Cognitive Neuroscience of Schizophrenia (CNoS) Lab)

Department

Woodward Laboratory | Department of Psychiatry | Faculty of Medicine

Compensation Range

$ $24.18 CAD Hourly

Posting End Date

August 8, 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, 2025


This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University.

This offer is conditional upon successful completion of a Criminal Record Check.


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 applicant will assist with the screening and assessments of clinical participants in a clinical trial of a novel intervention for persistent auditory hallucinations in individuals with a schizophrenia spectrum disorder.

The tasks include telephone intake, scheduling assessments, and completing symptom ratings and clinical questionnaires. In addition, the Research Assistant will maintain the database, and provide additional study support as needed.

Organizational Status

The Research Assistant will report to the Principal Investigator, Dr. Menon to support the research study.


Work Performed- Assists in telephone screening and intake assessment of clinical participants; Responsible for data entry;- Maintains research related records and databases;- Performs other related duties as required.

Consequence of Error/Judgement


Errors made could influence the ability of research team to meet deadlines, as well as compromise the integrity and success of the research project.

Supervision Received

The Research Assistant will be supervised by study Principal Investigator, Dr. Menon.

Supervision Given

None.

Minimum Qualifications

High school graduation and a minimum one year 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- Prior experience working with clients with psychosis, and carrying out symptom ratings of delusions and hallucinations.- Familiarity with psychiatric questionnaires and interviews;- Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, multi-tasking, and organizational skills; Experience with computers and computer software including MS Word for Windows, MS Excel, Power Point and SPSS;- Ability to work independently and within a team environment;- Statistical analysis skills will be an asset.

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