Research Assistant Liu
University of British Columbia — UBC Vancouver Campus - Vancouver, BC, Canada
Posted 2026-11-03
Job Title
Research Assistant Liu
Job Category
CUPE 116
Job Profile
CUPE 116 Hourly - Research Assistant /Technician 3
Job Family Group
Staff - Union
Department
Research | W. Liu | Department of Materials Engineering | Faculty of Applied Science
Compensation Range
$31.06 - $33.86 CAD Hourly
Job End Date
November 12, 2027
Posting End Date
November 10, 2026
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
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 Assistant in Dr. Wenying Liu's lab
Organizational Status
Reports to Dr. Liu
Work Performed
Will conduct laboratory research on antimony recovery from a lead-zinc concentrate.
Consequence of Error/Judgement
Errors may result in incorrect data
Supervision Received
Works independently reports to Dr. Liu
Supervision Given
May supervise graduate, undergraduate or co-op students
Minimum Qualifications
Completion of a relevant technical program or a university degree in a relevant discipline and a minimum three years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 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
MASc in Materials Engineering