UBC Hospital Site - Vancouver, BC, Canada
Onsite
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Please note this is a one (1) year fixed term position. However, there is a possibility of renewal.
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 Research Data Technologist will work as a member of an interdisciplinary team including clinicians, research scientists, statisticians, software developers, and trainees at UBC and collaborating institutions. The incumbent will support research activities by organizing, processing, analysing, and reporting biomedical data under the direction of senior research team members. In addition, they will support the preparation, quality control, analysis, and interpretation of biomedical datasets, including clinical, molecular, genomic, and imaging data. The incumbent will use established analytical methods and software tools and contribute to data organization, visualization, reporting, and other research activities supporting translational research projects. The incumbent will participate in projects involving data processing, visualization, clinical data integration, and selected applications of statistical and computational methods. Work will be performed using established procedures and under the guidance of senior members of the research team.
The Department of Medicine provides excellence in research, teaching, and clinical services related to the nature, cause, and prevention of adult diseases. As the largest Department in the Faculty of Medicine, comprising 18 Divisions and more than 1,200 faculty and staff located throughout British Columbia, the Department is committed to fostering research excellence, supporting learners and faculty, and contributing to the health of the Province of British Columbia.
Organizational Status
The successful candidate will report to the Principal Investigator (Dr. Paul Keown), with day-to-day oversight provided by the Research Associate, Data Manager and/or senior research team members. The Research Data Technologist will work as a member of an interdisciplinary team including clinicians, research scientists, statisticians, and trainees at UBC and collaborating institutions. The Research Data Technologist will receive direction and training appropriate to assigned projects and will provide regular updates on assigned activities and findings, with the day-to-day oversight given by the Research Associate in the Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine
Work Performed
Consequence of Error/Judgement
All duties performed by the Research Data Technologist must adhere to data privacy and confidentiality policies, standard operating procedures, and UBC policies. Errors in data handling, analysis, or reporting could affect research results, delay study activities, or compromise data integrity. The Research Data Technologist is expected to follow established procedures and seek guidance from senior research team members when non-routine issues or decisions arise.
Supervision Received
The Research Data Technologist will report to the Principal Investigator (Dr. Paul Keown) with day-to-day oversight provided by the Research Associate. The incumbent may also receive direction from senior research team members and/or senior project co-lead(s), dependent on project. They will also receive necessary training from the Bioinformatician, as well as other members of the research team. The candidate is expected to provide regular research activity updates and present research findings to the team members
Supervision Given
The Research Data Technologist will not have formal supervisory responsibilities. The incumbent may provide basic guidance to students or other team members on routine data procedures when requested.
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
Education, Training and Experience
Skills and Abilities
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