Ville : Vancouver

Catégorie : Full time

Industrie : Educational Services

Employeur : University of British Columbia

Staff - Union

Job Category

CUPE 116

Job Profile

CUPE 116 Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 1

Job Title

Research Assistant-Term

Department

Research | Y. Abdin| Department of Materials Engineering | Faculty of Applied Science

Compensation Range

$4,147.00 - $4,350.00 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date

April 20, 2026

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

August 31, 2026

 

 

 

 

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
To assist with testing of fiber properties and maintain research records.

Organizational Status
Reports to Lab Manager.

Work Performed
Assist with fiber spinning and processing. Assist with testing of fiber properties. Manufacturing and testing of composite filaments and samples made from different processing techniques such as injection molding and additive manufacturing. Maintain research related records and databases, entering data according to established protocols. Cleans and performs basic maintenance of equipment and apparatus. Carries out any other related duties as required .

Consequence of Error/Judgement
Errors in testing may result in bad data and delay reports.

Supervision Received
Supervised by Drs. Abdin and Renneckar.

Supervision Given
None

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

BASc in materials Engineering.