Research Assistant

Please note: Only Canadian Citizens, legal residents or residents with a legal work permit will be considered.

STATUS: This is a one-year full time position with the possibility of extension

JOB START DATE: As soon as possible.

SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

LOCATION: BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS (BC-CfE), Vancouver, BC

JOB: Assists the research group in the implementation, execution and evaluation of health research with gay, bisexual, queer, and trans men. Communicates with research participants.

ORGANIZATION: The BC-CfE currently employs a team of statisticians, programmers, data managers, research nurses and data entry clerks who work collaboratively on cohort-based epidemiological and clinical studies. The BC-CfE is a world-renowned HIV/AIDS research centre including Research Laboratory, Clinical Trials, Drug Treatment Program, Epidemiology and Professional Education Programs.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Writes and assist with academic manuscripts for submission to peer reviewed journals
  • Conduct literature reviews on topics related to gay, bisexual, queer, and trans men’s health.
  • Communicates with and supports gay, bisexual, and queer cisgender and trans men who are participants in the Momentum Health Study, Engage Study, and related studies
  • Collect and analyze qualitative research data (e.g. interviews, focus groups)
  • Understand and follow approved study protocols.
  • Maintain study files and participant information.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality related to study data and participants.
  • Assist in the preparation and submission of research ethics protocols, funding applications, and peer reviewed journal articles.
  • Prepare common language documents based on research evidence to communicate findings to gay, bisexual, queer, and trans men’s communities.
  • Performs other duties as required.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Post-secondary education (e.g. health, social sciences, gender or queer studies, business) and/or relevant work experience (e.g. customer service, hospitality, health or community services). A Masters degree in any of these disciplines would be an advantage
  • Training and community-based research experience in quantitative, qualitative and mixed-methods health research
  • Experience dealing with community members, including effective communication skills, ability to establish rapport, ability to assess a situation and respond accordingly.
  • Comfort interacting respectfully with diverse individuals with diverse backgrounds and life experiences.
  • Knowledge of concepts related to public health and experience conducting a literature review.
  • Strong academic writing skills.
  • Experience with qualitative data collection and analysis.
  • Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
  • Excellent time management and computer skills.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Computer competency with Microsoft Office Software or related software, and familiarity with e-mail and Internet.
  • Familiarity, knowledge, or experience with gay, bisexual, queer, and trans communities

Included in your letter of submission:

  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae
  • Experience and interests

Note: Applications received without a cover letter will NOT be considered.

CONTACT:
c/o Human Resource Coordinator, BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS, Vancouver, BC, e-mail: careers@bccfe.ca 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: until position is filled

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During the Canada Post strike announced September 25, 2025, the following measures will be undertaken to minimize service disruption to BC-CfE clients and providers.

  • The BC-CfE Laboratory has transitioned to private courier for delivery of outgoing reports and documents. Results required urgently can be faxed upon request. (Lab Contact Information: Phone 604-806-8775; FAX 604-806-9463)
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