Research Assistant/technician 3 - Vancouver, Canada - University of British Columbia

University of British Columbia

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Staff - Non Union

Job Category

Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants

Job Profile

Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 3

Job Title

Research assistant/Technician 3

Department

Illes Laboratory Division of Neurology | Department of Medicine | Faculty of Medicine

Compensation Range

$3, $4,703.83 CAD Monthly

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, 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 Summary

A key position is available immediately for a highly motivated individual in any field related to neuroethics to join the dynamic team at UBC.

Under the supervision of the Director of Neuroethics Canada, and International Neuroethics Patent Initiative (INPI) Principal Investigator (PI) for Canada Dr.

Judy Illes, this Research Assistant will join a team of researchers devoted to examining trends in brain-related patents and intersections between intellectual property protections (IP), human rights, and open science (OS), neurotechnology, and other major topics pertaining to neuroethics.

The position will be dedicated to delivering evidence-based ethics recommendations for Canadian neuroscience innovation and IP based on both quantitative and qualitative empirical data, as well as other guidance arising from related projects.

Organizational Status

Directly to the Director of Neuroethics Canada, Dr. Judy Illes

Interaction and liaisons:
INPI and Neuroethics Canada collaborators, staff, graduate research assistants, research assistants, and research interns.

Work Performed

The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

Perform data collection, analysis and interpretation of results to inform evidence-based deliverables leading to best practices for IP and OS.
Assist with the development of quantitative and qualitative studies to deliver best practices for Canadian and global neuroscience.
Coordinate the daily operations of the research, including scheduling weekly meetings and presentations and participating in lab meetings, student mentoring, and grant reporting.
Prepare first draft of grant reports and publications
Assist the Director on new neuroethics initiatives and other matters that pertain to the INPI and other research, educational and outreach programs at Neuroethics Canada.
Participate in and present at external meetings and conferences.

Consequence of Error

Failure to use good judgement, organize work, or provide accurate information regarding INPI research, key activities, and related communications would have a serious direct or indirect impact on the credibility of the professional and stakeholder communities.

All activities must adhere to the highest standards of excellence and ethics.

Inappropriate management of confidential documents and information could have an adverse effect on faculty, staff or students, or on UBC or collaborative partners.

Supervision Received

Reports directly to the Director of Neuroethics Canada. Direction may be provided on occasion from co-Principal Investigators in the INPI program. Performance will be evaluated against set objectives.

Supervision Given

Undergraduate research students and interns.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of a relevant technical program or a university degree in a relevant discipline and a minimum three 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

Graduate degree in a relevant discipline or graduation from a technical college or institute in a discipline relevant to neuroethics: e.g., neuroscience, population and public health, health law, medical anthropology, medical sociology.
Minimum of oneyear related experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience, especially with respect to neuroethics, intellectual property and open science.
Excellent academic credentials.
Working knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methodology and design.
Computer proficiency.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational skills, oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.