Research Associate

Organisation/Company

The University of British Columbia (UBC)

Research Field

Neurosciences

Researcher Profile

Leading Researcher (R4)
Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Canada

Application Deadline

17 Nov 2025 - 22:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Part-time

Hours Per Week

20

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Reference Number

EU-58884

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Job Summary

The Vision of the BC Brain Wellness Program is Brain Wellness, Beyond All Boundaries.

We are leveraging the collective power of clinical care, lifestyle programs, education, and research to design a comprehensive and integrated approach to brain wellness for people with chronic brain conditions, care partners and healthy agers.

The BC Brain Wellness Program (BCBWP) is an interactive effort to establish clinically relevant lifestyle approaches to complement medical treatment in the clinics at the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for

Brain Health (DMCBH). By combining clinical care with interventions that support healthier lifestyles, the BC Brain Wellness Program team hopes to improve and sustain quality of life for people living with brain disorders and their care partners, as well as to offer healthy agers the opportunity to enhance their wellness and engage in preventative lifestyle measures.

The BC Brain Wellness Program brings together the DMCBH, the Allan McGavin Sports Medicine Clinic at the University of British Columbia and Vancouver Coastal Health. Expertise is drawn from many fields including the School of Music, Physiotherapy, Kinesiology, Neurology, Psychiatry, Neurosciences, Nutrition as well as several community partners.

The Research Associate role will contribute to the translation of research into practice, directly impacting the lives of people living with chronic brain conditions with a main focus on Parkinson’s disease and Multiple Sclerosis, as well as people living with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and acquired brain injury (ABI). This is an opportunity to contribute directly to the translation of innovative research into real-world impact. The successful candidate will play a central role in bridging research and community engagement, supporting the dissemination of pioneering programs in exercise, nutrition, and art-based therapeutics for individuals with various chronic neurological conditions. Evidence informed practice and staying up to date with current evidence around the role of lifestyle-based approaches and their impact on brain health is key component of this role. The individual must be knowledgeable and mindful of the research enterprise ongoing. They must ensure: 1) patient confidentiality and safety; 2) Clinical data reliability and quality.

Organizational Status
The BCBWP is seeking a part-time (0.5FTE) Research Associate/ Knowledge Translation Specialist to join the team. The individual will work closely with the Program Co-Directors and the multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals and research staff at the DMCBH to contribute to our current programs. They will report to Program Co-Directors.

Work Performed

Support research initiatives within the BCBWP through establishing, implementing, and leading research projects.

Develop and implement a Knowledge Translation (KT) plan for current and future research findings. Create evidence-based educational and translational materials.

Engage in strategic outreach, mapping of organizations, networking, and partnership-building to strengthen the program’s research and community impact. Connect with stakeholder and community groups to develop research criteria and engage in the program's outcome measures. 

Design and coordinate feasibility studies on exercise programs and outcome measurement tools. Create project plans, including milestones and financial projections. Monitor progress to ensure that project priorities and timelines are met.

Support industry partner research opportunities, including research coordination and regulatory compliance.

Direct the generation and analysis of research data, and coordinate presentation of complex data in meetings, conferences, and publications.

Liaise with collaborators and donors to report on the project.

Collaborate with other team members to write grants.

Advise staff and students on research techniques, design, standard operating procedures, data analysis, and provide direction with associated tasks.

Other related tasks as needed.

Consequence of Error/Judgement
Poor decisions/errors in judgment may compromise the BCBWP, breech the trust and confidentiality of research participants, and may result in financial loss to the PI, the Centres, and the University. Even simple typographical mistakes may result in distress to stakeholders and be damaging to the program and the reputation of the team and Co-Directors. They may influence the ability of the PI to meet critical deadlines and affect funding applications and ongoing program obligations.
 

Supervision Received
The individual will work closely with staff, clinical investigators, clinicians, and multidisciplinary staff at the BC Brain Wellness Program. Overall supervision will be provided by the Program Co-Directors. However, the candidate must be fully competent and independent in their abilities to work independently.

Supervision Given

The individual may provide guidance, feedback, and support to BCBWP team members involved in research programs.

Minimum Qualifications

- 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

An ideal candidate will have a PhD in a science related field or MD with a minimum ten years of related research and teaching experience, demonstrating independent project leadership. Expertise in clinical study design and ethics approval. Proven ability to design, execute, and oversee complex, multi-faceted research projects, demonstrate leadership and mentorship and works collaboratively. Strong communication and grant-writing skills, with a history of contributions to peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations. Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities to meet research milestones, and the flexibility to adjust to changing work plans, schedules and deadlines. Ability to compose simple, clear, concise business letters. Ability to exercise tact and discretion with others in the obtaining and giving of information. Excellent interpersonal skills are required to foster interprofessional collaboration opportunities. The applicant must be sensitive to the issues faced by individuals living with neurological disease and be able to communicate compassionately with patient participants. The need for accuracy in reporting and attention to detail cannot be overstated. Organizational skills are important, including the ability to prioritize workload, scheduling, and record keeping. We require a self-motivated team member with passion and enthusiasm for improving clinical care with the ability to work well in a team environment as well as be proactive at work, with evidence of ongoing continuing education. The desire to make a positive difference in the lives of participants and their families is essential. The applicant must enjoy working as part of a large multidisciplinary team. However, they will also have the ability to work independently once they have demonstrated the ability to show initiative. After a probationary period, they will be expected to step up and take an active role in project planning and support. Working between the public and University presents some communication challenges. Hence, the applicant must be adept in written and verbal English. Computer skills are of crucial importance: Word Processing, Internet, and database experience is required.

The expected pay for this position is $3,800/month for a 0.5FTE position.

This posting is for the UBC Vancouver campus in British Columbia, Canada.

Please refer to reference number EU-58884 during correspondence about this position.

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, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

About UBC
The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world. Since 1915, UBC's entrepreneurial spirit has embraced innovation and challenged the status quo. UBC encourages its students, staff and faculty to challenge convention, lead discovery and explore new ways of learning. At UBC, bold thinking is given a place to develop into ideas that can change the world.

About UBC's Faculty of Medicine
Our Vision: To Transform Health for Everyone.

Ranked among the world's top medical schools with the fifth-largest MD enrollment in North America, the UBC Faculty of Medicine is a leader in both the science and the practice of medicine. Across British Columbia, more than 11,000 faculty and staff are training the next generation of doctors, health care professionals and scientists, making remarkable discoveries, and helping to create the pathways to better health for our communities at home and around the world.

The Faculty of Medicine - comprised of approximately 2,200 administrative support, technical/research and management and professional staff, as well approximately 650 full-time academic and more than 9,000 clinical faculty members - is composed of 19 academic basic science and/or clinical departments, three schools, and 24 research centres and institutes. Together with its University and Health Authority partners, the Faculty delivers innovative programs and conducts research in the areas of health and life sciences. Faculty, staff and trainees are located at university campuses, clinical academic campuses in hospital settings and other regionally based centres across the province.

About Vancouver
Vancouver is a dynamic, cosmopolitan and progressive city, consistently ranked as one of the top cities to live in the world. Canada's third largest city has it all: sea, parks, mountains, beaches, and four seasons per year, including beautiful summers and mild, wet winters with snow in the mountains. It's the perfect backdrop to your academic research.

Website

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Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Website for additional job details

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Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

The University of British Columbia (UBC)

Country

Canada

State/Province

British Columbia

City

Vancouver

Postal Code

V6T 1Z4

Street

2329 West Mall

Geofield

State/Province

British Columbia

City

Vancouver

Street

2329 West Mall

Postal Code

V6T 1Z4

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