Mother Tree Research Technician

Staff - Union

Job Category

CUPE 116

Job Profile

CUPE 116 Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 1

Job Title

Mother Tree research technician

Department

Research | Simard Lab | Department of Forest and Conservation Sciences | Faculty of Forestry

Compensation Range

$4,026.00 - $4,223.00 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date

August 11, 2023

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

Job End Date

Jan 15, 2024

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

Research technician for the Mother Tree Project. Work includes literature research, creating databases, and lab work in the shared BEG labs on the Vancouver campus. 50% remote and 50% on campus (Forest Sciences Building).

Organizational Status

Conducts research activity with Dr. Simard, Jean Roach, and Dr. Simard’s graduate students.

Work Performed

The research technician will enter data from field measurements into Excel with information from National Forest Inventory plots.

The research technician will create and maintain research related records and databases, entering data according to established protocols.

This will include performing basic literature research (searching for articles on-line).

Area of research includes literature on carbon and biodiversity studies in forests globally.

The employee will also carry out simple tests and measurements on in the lab, including molecular genetics and/or isotope facility labs. Lab tasks include sieving, weighing and packaging soils.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Work involves simple techniques and methods requiring knowledge and/or procedures that are readily acquired and used generally in repetitive or simple applications, requiring little judgment; the nature of work is routine and clearly defined; all problems are referred to supervisor.

Supervision Received

Supervised by Dr. Suzanne Simard and Jean Roach.

Supervision Given

None.

Minimum Qualifications

High school graduation and a minimum one year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in forestry. Interest and knowledge in carbon and biodiversity studies.