Research Assistant-1

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Research AssociateLaboratory & Life Sciences

Research Assistant-1

Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants

What We Offer

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The successful candidate will work within an interdisciplinary research environment involving CRISM investigators and collaborators with expertise in substance use, clinical research, public health, epidemiology, health services research, evidence synthesis, guideline development, and knowledge translation.

The position provides an opportunity to contribute to research that moves from identifying and evaluating the available evidence to synthesizing findings that can inform clinical practice and health-system decision-making.

Some systematic reviews will focus on evaluating clinical interventions, treatments, models of care, harm reduction approaches, or other interventions relevant to people who use substances. Other reviews may address questions related to prevalence, risk factors, health outcomes, implementation, service delivery, or policy.

The successful candidate may therefore contribute to projects using a range of research designs and methodologies, including randomized and non-randomized intervention studies, observational studies, qualitative research, mixed-methods research, and other forms of published evidence.

Where systematic reviews are undertaken to support guideline or guidance development, the candidate may also contribute to the preparation and organization of evidence for expert and clinical committees. This may include preparing evidence tables, summarizing the characteristics and findings of included studies, organizing committee materials, and supporting the documentation of the evidence underlying recommendations.

Consequence of Error/Judgement
This position exercises professional judgment and initiative in the conduct of systematic review activities. Errors made could influence the ability of researchers to interpret data correctly, delay the timely completion of work, and thus compromise the results of research projects. This would impact the credibility of the PI and other research team investigators.

Supervision Received
The Research Assistant will receive primary direction from the Program Manager.

Supervision Given
Not applicable

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

✓Demonstrated experience or aptitude for conducting literature searches and/or screening published research

✓Demonstrated experience or aptitude for reviewing abstracts and full-text articles against established eligibility criteria

✓Demonstrated experience or aptitude for extracting data from published research studies

✓Strong attention to detail and ability to consistently and accurately apply established protocols and procedures

✓Strong organizational and time-management skills

✓Ability to work independently and meet established timelines

✓Strong written communication skills and ability to accurately summarize research findings

✓Ability to work collaboratively with researchers and other members of a multidisciplinary research team

Requirements

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Preference may be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following:

Systematic reviews, scoping reviews, rapid reviews, or other forms of evidence synthesis
Critical appraisal and risk-of-bias assessment
Quantitative or qualitative research methods
Clinical research or evaluation of clinical interventions
Substance use, mental health, public health, health services, or related research
Evidence synthesis related to clinical practice or health-system decision-making
Clinical guideline or guidance development
Assessment of reporting bias, selective reporting, or spin in published research
Use of reference-management software such as EndNote or similar platforms
Development or registration of systematic review protocols, including experience with PROSPERO
Preparation of evidence tables and evidence summaries
Manuscript preparation and scientific writing
Knowledge translation or mobilization of research findings to clinical, policy, or community audiences

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

Excellent attention to detail and commitment to research quality and methodological rigor
Ability to accurately and consistently apply systematic review methods
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to summarize complex research findings clearly and accurately
Ability to identify and communicate methodological questions, uncertainties, and discrepancies to senior research team members
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary research team
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Professional and respectful communication with researchers and research team members
Commitment to transparent, rigorous, and reproducible research practices

Questions about this position may be directed to Shirley Wong (CRISM BC Senior Project Manager, Shirley.C.Wong@ubc.ca). UBC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment and encourages applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the BC Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.