Research Assistant

Staff - Non Union

Job Category
Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants
Job Profile
Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 2

Job Title
Research Assistant

Department
Ayas Laboratory Division of Respiratory Medicine| Department of Medicine | Faculty of Medicine

Compensation Range
$4,597.80 - $5,469.59 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date
October 20, 2026
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date
October 31, 2027 

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 University of British Columbia Sleep Disorders Clinic (UBCSDC) at UBC Hospital in Vancouver, is seeking a research assistant for our research program. The UBCSDC conducts: observational studies (including omics and advanced signal processing of sleep studies), clinical trials and other clinical research in patients with a variety of sleep disorders. The assistant will work under the supervision of the direct supervision of the Research Manager (Dr. AJ Hirsch Allen) and under the indirect supervision of Dr. Najib Ayas who will be the Principal Investigator (PI) on the research projects being conducted to fulfill research-related responsibilities in a professional and ethical manner.

Organizational Status
The Research Assistant will work with a team of research staff, administrative staff, physicians and liaise with other healthcare professionals to ensure that each study is conducted to meet or exceed regulatory and institutional standards. This position requires frequent contact with physicians, and other hospital staff. Strong written and verbal communication in English and interpersonal skills are essential.

Work Performed
- Performs data capture and data entry for databases following study protocols and procedures.
- Assists in the compilation of research data, including assembly, reconciliation, and summary of statistical and other data (using R), under supervision of the research manager and PI.
- Assists with data analysis of observational sleep research, under supervision of the research manager and PI. This will include helping to analyze datasets containing high throughput omics data, and signal processing of physiologic sleep studies
- Performs filing, organizing, collating, and archiving records according to program procedures and processes.
- Assists and prepares documents for study-related expenses and patient reimbursements as required.
- Maintains inventory and distributes supplies for research studies.
- Adheres to tight timelines and meets strict deadlines to facilitate study conduct and progress.
- Reports problems and issues to research manager.
- Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements in this position.
- Performs other tasks and provides research support as directed.

Consequence of Error/Judgement
Works within well-defined guidelines and procedures, but exercise judgment in establishing priorities and carrying tasks through to completion in a timely manner; and refers new or unusual problems to supervisor.

Supervision Received
Works under the supervision of Research Manager and PI in carrying out duties and responsibilities; receives instructions during orientation and on subsequent new assignments or changes in procedures.

Supervision Given
None.

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
- Bachelor's degree preferably in a Data Science heavy field with exposure to biology courses (e.g., Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science)
- Experience with data analytics including analysis of complex datasets, omics data (bioinformatics), and signal processing. 
- Technical skills: the ability (and experience) to code using common programs used in data science and signal processing (i.e., R, Python, MATLAB).
- Related experience in a clinical setting is preferred