Junior Academic Writer – Research Projects

Staff
- Non Union Job Category Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants Job Profile Non Union Salaried
- Research Assistant /Technician 2  Job Title Junior Academic Writer – Research Projects Department Bingham Research Division of Social Medicine | Department of Medicine | Faculty of Medicine
Compensation Range $4,597.80 - $5,469.59 CAD Monthly Posting End Date September 4, 2026

Note:

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date August 31, 2027
This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University

Please note:

This is a part-time one (1) year term position at 0.5 FTE equivalent to 18.75 hours per week, with the possibility of renewal. 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  The Junior Academic Writer supports research activities through the preparation, development, and refinement of academic and knowledge translation materials. Working under the direction of the Principal Investigator(s), Research Coordinator(s), and project team members, this position contributes to manuscript development, literature reviews, research summaries, reports, grant materials, and other scholarly outputs. The position requires strong written communication skills, attention to detail, the ability to synthesize complex research findings, and an interest in contributing to high-quality academic and community-engaged research.
Organizational Status  This position reports to the Dr. Brittany Bingham and works collaboratively with research staff, trainees, faculty members, community partners, and other project team members.
Work Performed  Academic Writing and Manuscript Support  Support the preparation, editing, and formatting of academic manuscripts, abstracts, conference submissions, and research reports. Conduct literature reviews and summarize relevant academic evidence using appropriate databases and search strategies. Assist with synthesizing qualitative and quantitative research findings into clear written summaries. Support the development of manuscript sections, including introductions, background sections, methods descriptions, results summaries, and discussion sections under guidance from senior team members.

Review academic documents for clarity, accuracy, consistency, and adherence to journal or funding requirements. Assist with reference management, citation formatting, and maintaining organized literature databases.
Knowledge Translation and Research Communication  Support the development of knowledge translation materials, including research summaries, briefing documents, presentations, newsletters, and reports. Adapt academic findings for different audiences, including researchers, community partners, policymakers, and public audiences. Assist with preparing research communication materials that are accessible, culturally appropriate, and responsive to community priorities.
Research Project Support  Participate in research team meetings and contribute to discussions regarding project activities and deliverables. Track writing-related project timelines, deadlines, and required revisions. Assist with organizing research materials, including manuscripts, reports, datasets, and supporting documentation. Maintain organized records of writing projects, feedback, and version control. Support preparation of grant applications, progress reports, and other research-related documents. May contribute to multiple research projects simultaneously.

May support undergraduate or graduate trainees with writing-related tasks. Perform other related duties as required.
Consequence of Error/Judgement  Work is performed under established research protocols, project guidelines, and supervisory direction. The position requires independent judgement in organizing information, synthesizing evidence, and identifying areas requiring clarification or further review. Errors may result in delays to research outputs, inaccuracies in publications or reports, or impacts on project timelines and funding deliverables. Non-routine decisions are discussed with the Research Coordinator or Principal Investigator.
Supervision Received  The Junior Academic Writer receives direction from the Principal Investigator(s), Research Coordinator(s), and project leads. Assignments are provided with expected outcomes and deadlines. The position is expected to complete routine writing tasks independently, with completed work reviewed by senior team members.
Supervision Given  May provide informal guidance or support to undergraduate research assistants or junior team members regarding literature organization, writing…