Research Assistant - 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

Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants

Job Profile

Non Union Hourly - Research Assistant /Technician 2

Job Title

Research Assistant

Department

Administration | Department of Materials Engineering | Faculty of Applied Science

Compensation Range

$ $27.70 CAD Hourly

Posting End Date

April 30, 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.

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

Part time Research Assistant In Materials Engineering.

Organizational Status

Will report directly to Dr. Kiana Amini

Work Performed

Assists with conducting and running experiments and research work by performing specific assigned tasks.

Help plan and set up a new lab, including organizing equipment, arranging lab space, and installing and troubleshooting lab equipment.

Assists in analyzing and interpreting experiment results or research data.

Assist new students with data collection and analysis, including organizing and processing data, and conducting literature searches.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

May result in damage to equipment and incorrect data.

Supervision Received

Supervised by Dr. Amini.

Supervision Given

May supervise graduate students while training to use equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

MASc in Chemical Engineering