Medical Geographer
Job Category
Non Union Technicians and Research AssistantsJob Profile
Non Union Hourly - Research Assistant /Technician 3Job Title
Medical GeographerDepartment
Jacobson Laboratory | Department of Paediatrics | Faculty of MedicineCompensation Range
$29.82 - $35.16 CAD HourlyPosting End Date
September 25, 2026Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
November 15, 2027This position will be filled internally. It is posted for informational purposes only.
This position is subject to the satisfactory completion of required background checks.
Job Description
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
This Research Assistant position will provide research-oriented support to projects focused on understanding the epidemiology of Inflammatory Bowel Disease and environmental determinants of disease. The Research Assistant will assist with IBD research studies and other research related tasks to support the program's initiatives under the guidance and direction of Dr. K. Jacobson. Responsibilities will include working with IBD registries, heath administrative databases, assisting with data acquisition and analysis, assisting with REB protocol development and submissions, writing reports and manuscripts and assisting with writing grant applications. The research assistant will also provide assistance to trainees working in the IBD program.
Organizational Status
The Research Assistant will support the IBD Research Program's initiatives under the guidance and direction of Dr Jacobson.
Work Performed
Work performed will include (but is not exclusive to):
Assist with REB protocol development and submission
Requests for and assists with the management of health admin databases from the various authorities/organizations, e.g. PopDataBC and CANUE
Assist with data acquisition, data cleaning, coding and analysis
Writing reports and assisting with the preparation of manuscripts based on results from completed data analyses
Assisting with writing and submission of grant applications
Conducting computerized literature searches as needed, reviewing articles and compiling annotated bibliographies
Preparing documents, including correspondence, posters, presentations, and quarterly reports
Supporting projects of the IBD Program as needed
Performing other related duties as required
Consequence of Error/Judgement
Errors in judgement would impact negatively on the Research Program's reputation and productivity.
Supervision Received
The Research Assistant will work under the guidance and direction of the Dr Jacobson.
Supervision Given
Assist trainees working in the IBD program.
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
Master's degree in health sciences or related field will be considered a major asset.
Expertise in geo-spatial mapping.
Fluent with data validation and analysis activities.
Ability to effectively use MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
High degree of computer literacy with ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, internet and electronic mail applications (on PC and Mac OS) at an intermediate level.
Experience with project evaluation, database management using software such as SAS and R, online literature searches and web-based applications an asset.
Ability to take and transcribe accurate meeting minutes and follow up on action items with ease.
Superior organizational and time management skills.
Effective scientific writing, oral and written communication, interpersonal, and multitasking skills.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, for both academic and community audiences.
Ability to work both independently and within a team environment. Attentive to detail, with the ability to work quickly and accurately.
Ability to exercise tact and discretion when handling sensitive and/or confidential matters.