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

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 Lius 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