Research Assistant – Healthy Families Lab

About the role

The Healthy Families Laboratory at the University of British Columbia is seeking a Research Assistant to lead administrative and research coordination for a multi‑disciplinary sleep equity project (2023‑2027). Working under Professor Lianne Tomfohr‑Madsen, you will help develop an intersectional framework to improve sleep health for Canadians.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the Sleep Equity Reimagined project, including timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communication.
• Organise and facilitate priority‑setting workshops with individuals experiencing sleep inequities, including Indigenous communities.
• Conduct intersectional analyses of existing sleep datasets and integrate Indigenous health perspectives.
• Perform scoping reviews, identify research gaps, and support secondary analyses for future funding.
• Collaborate with co‑applicants, students, staff, and external partners across the CIHR Sleep Research Consortium.

Required profile

• Graduate‑level education in psychology, public health, or a related field.
• Experience in research coordination, data management, or community‑engaged projects.
• Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, especially Indigenous perspectives.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive monthly salary ranging from $4,696 to $5,140 CAD.
• One‑year fixed‑term contract with potential annual extensions.
• Opportunity to contribute to nationally funded, high‑impact research.
• Professional development within a supportive academic environment.