Posted 4 days ago
Research Assistant Liu
@ UBC The University of British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
UBC is hiring a full-time Research Assistant for Dr. Wenying Liu's lab in the Department of Materials Engineering. The role runs laboratory research on antimony recovery from lead-zinc concentrate, works independently, and may supervise students. Pay is $31.06 to $33.86 CAD per hour under a CUPE 116 union contract.
Pay:
$31.06–$33.86 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Conduct laboratory research on antimony recovery from lead-zinc concentrate
- Record and analyze experimental data
- Work independently under Dr. Liu's direction
- Supervise graduate, undergraduate or co-op students
Requirements summary:
- Relevant technical program or university degree in a relevant discipline
- Minimum three years of related experience
- MASc in Materials Engineering preferred
- Respect for diverse perspectives
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-03
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Research & science |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Laboratory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Materials Engineering |
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UBC The University of British Columbia
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Job Title
Research Assistant LiuJob Category
CUPE 116Job Profile
CUPE 116 Hourly - Research Assistant /Technician 3Job Family Group
Staff - UnionDepartment
Research | W. Liu | Department of Materials Engineering | Faculty of Applied ScienceCompensation Range
$31.06 - $33.86 CAD HourlyJob End Date
November 12, 2027Posting End Date
November 10, 2026Note: 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
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