"Research Associate"

The Human Early Learning Partnership (HELP) in the School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, seeks a part-time (13.33 FTE/5 hours per week) Research Associate for a one-year term.

HELP is a prominent interdisciplinary research centre with a focus on child development, situated within the School of Population and Public Health, in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia, one of Canada's premier public research universities (www.ubc.ca).

Reporting to Dr. Eva Oberle, Associate Professor, the incumbent will conduct quantitative research using population-based and large-scale data on child health and wellbeing. They will lead and conduct the research using advanced statistical analyses; consult on the statistical analyses of MSc and PhD students and mentor them in writing code; conduct data analysis of the MDI, including analysis of network and survey data and textual and visual data and support grant writing.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g. public health, nursing, sociology, anthropology, computer science, statistics, psychometrics or education measurement and data analysis etc.); four or more years’ experience in a research environment and three years’ experience in statistical research and with experience in advanced statistical multi-level and longitudinal modeling techniques. As well they will have expertise and experience in a number of statistical methodologies, and confidence in conducting basic (e.g., regression, ANOVA) and advanced (e.g., multilevel modeling) statistical analyses using software such as R, Mplus, SPSS, Stats, SAS; and knowledge and some experience in using qualitative methodologies and analytic strategies. In addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate a willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own, and a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

The expected salary for this position is $9,188.63 per annum. The Faculty of Medicine is committed to offering equitable and competitive salaries, commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

The anticipated start date for this position is February 1, 2026.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
An application package should include:

• A letter of application outlining the applicant’s research and teaching interests;
• A detailed curriculum vitae;
• Contact information for 3 referees

Applications should be submitted online at https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/ubcfacultyjobs/JR23118

Should you have any queries around this position, please contact Cheryl Rubuliak, Human Resources & Administration Manager at cheryl.rubuliak@ubc.ca