Research Advisor - Vancouver, Canada - The University of British Columbia

Description

Job Summary

The UBC Centre for Disease Control (UBC CDC), based at the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC), is seeking an equity-focused and highly qualified applicant for the Research Advisor position.

Under the supervision of the scientific lead of the Provincial Overdose Cohort, the Research Advisor will be responsible for advising BCCDC's work in response to the overdose public health emergency in BC.

Organizational Status
The Research Advisor will report to the scientific lead of the Provincial Overdose Cohort.

The position will work collaboratively with other team members including research assistants, graduate students and post-doctoral fellows, as well as internal and external partners of the Provincial Overdose Cohort.

Work Performed

• Providing guidance on specific elements of research proposals and projects involving research design, modification and development
• Participating in data development, project planning and execution
• Attending meetings to define strategy, goals, and scope of research projects
• Providing input into recruiting participants, conducting surveys, and extracting data
• Advising on analysis of data and the conduct of preliminary analyses
• Preparing, composing, editing and proofing documents such as grant applications, contracts, academic proposals and manuscripts, and scientific communications
• Performing other duties as required

Consequence of Error/Judgement

he Research Advisor makes professional decisions and recommendations on all aspects of the work and is responsible for the quality.

Poor judgement or errors could result in delayed completion of projects or misinterpretation of information disseminated to leadership and decision-makers.

Supervision Received

The Research Advisor works under general direction of the scientific lead of the Provincial Overdose Cohort within established policies, procedures and standards.

Work reviewed against task objectives and conformity to standards.

Supervision Given
No supervision given.

Minimum Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. 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

• Ability to be thorough, accurate, and have a high level of attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines
• Strong ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to exercise sound judgment
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and productive working relationships with a variety of partners
• Ability to visually convey data and complex concepts to a variety of audiences
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative