Research Assistant

Responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing ethical guidelines and policies related to working with Indigenous communities, such as TCPS2 and OCAP.
• Prepare case studies demonstrating ethical challenges in research for use in educational materials.
• Collaborate with researchers and educators to implement findings in institutional policies and classrooms.
• Support the preparation, implementation, and analysis of interviews, focus groups, workshops, and sharing circles.
• Create various media, including blogs, presentations, and videos, to support public communication and curriculum work.
• Support the design and implementation of research studies using Indigenous research methodologies.
• Write for academic, governmental, and community audiences using plain and accessible language.
• Maintain data security and confidentiality protocols throughout all research activities.

Requirements

• High school graduation with additional training in a related field.
• Minimum of two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives and a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of Indigenous research methodologies, decolonization, and reconciliation.
• Familiarity with Indigenous knowledge systems and pedagogies.
• Experience conducting qualitative research, including interviews or community-based research.
• Strong organizational and coordination abilities with experience managing multiple deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Commitment to ethical research practices, cultural humility, and ongoing reflexivity.

About the Company

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. Through the Egesta project at the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability (IRES), UBC is working on an international initiative to transform chemical risk management through Indigenous expertise.