Research Assistant - Amplify

The University of British Columbia • Part-time • Vancouver, BC, CA • 1d ago

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants

Job Profile

Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 2

Job Title

Research Assistant - Amplify

Department

Bingham Research Division of Social Medicine | Department of Medicine | Faculty of Medicine

Compensation Range

$4,333.86 - $5,155.61 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date

May 2, 2025

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

Job End Date

Aug 31, 2025

Please note: This is a 0.4 FTE position, equivalent to 15 hrs per week.

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

The Amplify Project focuses on addressing significant gaps in culturally safe and equitable sexual and reproductive healthcare (SRH) for Indigenous women, Two-Spirit, Indigiqueer, and gender-diverse (IW2SIQGD) peoples. This community-based participatory research initiative uses qualitative, quantitative, Indigenous, and arts-based methods to amplify IW2SIQGD voices, aiming to inform equitable and culturally-safe SRH care and justice. Guided by Indigenous methodologies and an Indigenous Gender-Based Analysis+ (IGBA+) framework, the project seeks to develop evidence-based, community-driven practice guidelines to elevate IW2SIQGD experiences and priorities.

The Indigenous Health Equity Lab, housed at the Women’s Health Research Institute (WHRI), is hiring a Research Assistant to support the Amplify Project. The Lab focuses on advancing culturally safe and equitable health services, amplifying Indigenous voices, and fostering Indigenous capacity building and mentorship.

The Research Assistant will be based at the Indigenous Health Equity Lab at WHRI and must be able to work collaboratively with a diverse, multidisciplinary team. Flexibility in hours and occasional travel to community sites are required.

Organizational Status

The Research Assistant will report to the Project Coordinator and Principal Investigator, Dr. Brittany Bingham, and will work closely with academic and community researchers, peer researchers, trainees, and diverse community stakeholders. The position is based at the Indigenous Health Equity Lab at WHRI, located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, and səlilwətaɬ Nations. Occasional travel to communities may be required (as public health guidelines allow).

Work Performed

The Research Assistant will provide critical support in the implementation and administration of the Amplify Project, including:

Research Implementation:

Assisting with participant recruitment, informed consent processes, and data collection for both survey and qualitative research phases, including talking circles and interviews.
Supporting the preparation and facilitation of research-related activities, including community-based knowledge translation.
Supporting sharing circles and transcribing data
Manuscript writing

Community Engagement:

Engaging with community partners and advisory groups to ensure culturally safe and ethical research practices.
Maintaining positive and respectful relationships with IW2SIQGD participants and stakeholders.

Data Management:

Supporting research activities and secure data management, including transcription, coding, and preliminary analysis, following research protocols and ethical guidelines.

Capacity Building:

Participating in training and mentorship activities to build skills in Indigenous research methods, gender-based analysis, and SRH equity.

Other Duties as Assigned:

Providing general research and project support to ensure the successful completion of project goals.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

This position works with a high degree of independence and responsibility and exercises a considerable amount of judgement. Errors in judgment could result in serious financial or reputational consequences for the Lab, undermining the Labs ability to meet commitments and achieve its strategic objectives, including the inability to successfully meet granting agencies' deliverables. Inaccurate projections and forecasts could cause the Lab to make costly decisions regarding levels of investigator and staff resources and other support. Poor public/private sector relationships could result in a negative image of the Indigenous Health Equity Lab/ WHRI / UBC and may impact levels of research funding made available through partnerships. Errors could result in significant concerns regarding the liability, credibility and integrity of the Lab, WHRI, and UBC.

Supervision Received

Reports directly to the project lead, Dr. Brittany Bingham and Project Coordinator. Works under general direction within established policies, procedures, and standards. Work reviewed against task objectives and conformity to standards.

Supervision Given

Provides supervision and training to research staff (e.g., Interviewers, Research Assistants).

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

A Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Indigenous Studies, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Experience working with Indigenous communities or other marginalized populations.
Knowledge of Indigenous cultural safety principles, gender health equity, and sexual health rights.
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Experience with qualitative or mixed methods research, transcription, or data coding is an asset.
Familiarity with ethical guidelines for research involving human subjects.