Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
November 1, 2027At 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 Research Assistant will provide research support to the Cardiac Surgery Research Program at the Centre for Cardiovascular Innovation. The position will support clinical outcomes research within Cardiac Surgery research.
Organizational Status
The Research Assistant reports to principal investigators in the Cardiac Surgery Research Program and the Senior Manager, Research Operations. The role will collaborate with other staff to support and fulfill the operational requirements of the research centre.
Work Performed
-Assists with routine tasks in the maintenance of project databases, including entering data and exporting reports
-Performs data entry into electronic databases following clearly defined procedures.
-Provides general assistance with research activities as directed, such as the basic formatting of project lists, posters, and manuscripts.
-Assists with the routine administrative aspects of research grant applications, including collecting required documentation and performing simple formatting of application packages
-Performs other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of this classification
Consequence of Error/Judgement
The incumbent is expected to work independently and within a team and exercising sound judgment. Errors in performing the above duties could significantly impact research projects and outcomes. The role requires managing time sensitive tasks with deadlines; failures to meet these deadlines may negatively affect the research program, funding opportunities and internal and external relationships. A high degree of accuracy, a thorough understanding of policies and procedures, and the ability to anticipate, investigate, and resolve issues, and the ability to meet conflicting demands are expected.
Supervision Received
Works under the general supervision of the principal investigators and the Senior Manager, Research Operations.
Supervision Given
Explains procedures to new or inexperienced research staff.
Minimum Qualifications
High school graduation and a minimum one year 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
-Experience in clinical research and database management.
- Demonstrated knowledge of research ethics including research confidentiality and privacy.
- Immediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel).
- Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Highly effective interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
-Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.
Skills Required
- High school graduation
- At least one year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives
- Commitment to enhancing awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
- Experience in clinical research and database management
- Knowledge of research ethics, including research confidentiality and privacy
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Effective interpersonal and organizational skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize work to meet deadlines
- Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment
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Healthcare Strength — UBC’s extended health and dental plans cover many services beyond the provincial plan, with up to $3,000 per person annually for counselling/psychological services, plus paramedical coverage and a 24/7 EFAP. Feedback suggests this breadth of coverage meaningfully enhances total compensation for eligible employee groups.
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Retirement Support — Employees typically participate in either the UBC Staff Pension Plan (target benefit) or the UBC Faculty Pension Plan (defined contribution), with dedicated resources and options detailed by the plans. Feedback suggests these university‑run pensions are viewed as central to the overall value proposition.
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Parental & Family Support — Recent updates added or streamlined family‑building benefits for fertility treatment, surrogacy, and adoption, and departments reference parental top‑ups via Supplemental Employment Benefits. Feedback suggests these supports are notable differentiators for those planning families.
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