Research Assistant: Whole-School Wellbeing Project
Do you have an interest in community-responsive education and research? Do you want to explore the role of wellbeing within diverse school communities?
Details
Start and End Date: Summer 2025 and beyond
Hours: 6-10 hrs/Week (negotiable)
Salary: $25.00 an hour
Location: UBC Okanagan Campus, this is an online role with some in-person meetings
Description
With the guidance of the project coordinator, the responsibilities of this position will be directly related to the activities regarding the Whole School Wellbeing research project – exploring sustainable approaches to whole-school wellbeing. The position involves supporting the research activities and outputs in examining community-responsive learning cultures, led by Prof. Sabre Cherkowski, Okanagan School of Education. For more information, visit leadwell.ok.ubc.ca.
Organizational Status
This position will interact with members of the research team and is expected to report to the project coordinator and research team.
Work Performed
The RA will:
- Attend meetings and support the conduct of research.
- Assist with routine tasks associated with meetings, content development, data collection, organization, and needed preparation.
- Transcribe data (field notes, observations, reflections, interviews, etc).
- Perform editorial and proofing reviews of draft book chapters and manuscripts.
- Conduct qualitative data analysis (training will be provided).
- Other related duties as required.
Supervision Received
Works under the direct supervision of the Lead Researcher and project coordinator in accordance with detailed oral or written instructions; routine duties are carried out under general supervision.
Supervision Given
None but may explain work sequences to others.
Consequence of Error/Judgement
This position will work within a highly interactive research team, and work will be checked and reviewed regularly. This person will know how to prioritize the tasks at hand and ensure that all of them are completed over a reasonable time frame.
Preferred Qualifications
- Enrolled in Master’s or PhD level program at UBC
Skills you bring
Strong communication/interpersonal skills. Good organizational skills and a strong ability to incorporate feedback quickly and effectively into your work. Working knowledge of computer applications for word processing and spreadsheets, as well as Internet browsers, email and messaging applications. Must be able to work both independently and within a team environment. A theoretical background and understanding of educational and/or social studies is desirable.
Competencies Developed in This Role
- Skilled Use of Research Tools: Develop proficiency in using Zotero reference manager, NVivo, and other research applications.
- Team Collaboration: Enhance teamwork skills through active participation in collaborative research activities.
- Community-Responsive Education: Gain experience with community-responsive education and research methodologies.
- Data Analysis: Improve skills in qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
- Communication: Strengthen written and verbal communication skills.
Application
To apply, please forward your resume (max. 3 pgs) and cover letter to lead.well@ubc.ca. Detail how your background, skills and interests align with the details of this role in the cover letter.
UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.