Position Description

Area:  Epidemiology
Duration:  2 years with the possibility of extension   
Start Date:  September 2023 (negotiable)
Salary: minimum of $70,000 per annum plus Plan C benefits
 
Applications are being accepted for a Postdoctoral Scholar who will be affiliated with the Departments of Community Health Sciences and Oncology in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary, and the Department of Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention Research within Cancer Care Alberta at Alberta Health Services.

Job Description:

The Postdoctoral Scholar will be supervised by Dr. Miranda Fidler-Benaoudia and will undertake research investigating the long-term effects of having cancer as a child, adolescent or young adult. The successful candidate will work on a variety of cancer epidemiologic research studies that utilize registries and administrative health databases, including the Discharge Abstract Database, National Ambulatory Care Reporting System, and Practitioner Claims. Immediate research projects include the investigation of premature mortality, subsequent primary neoplasms, chronic health conditions, reproductive health, and patient-reported outcomes. Additional projects can be developed based upon the successful candidate’s interests. The start date is negotiable for the right candidate.

Independent judgment, attention to detail, timeliness, ability to learn new methods and strong problem-solving skills will be essential in performing the job duties. Specific required skills include:

• Manipulating large and complex datasets;
• Conducting data quality checks and logging corrections;
• Conducting basic and advanced statistical analyses in Stata, SAS and/or R, and documenting data analysis steps;
• Preparing written summaries of data analyses including figures and tables, as needed for scientific papers;
• Leading the writing and preparation of manuscripts for publication;
• Assisting in the development of grant applications;
• Assisting in the preparation of recruitment and data collection materials for research projects;
• Working in a diverse team; and
• In-scope supervision of other staff members and/or trainees.

As part of ongoing development, the Postdoctoral Scholar will also have access to seminars, research forums, journal clubs, invited speakers and visiting scholars, and will have the opportunity for further education and training in epidemiology and data science as needed. Application to postdoctoral scholarships will be expected. National and international conference attendance will be supported.

Qualifications:

• PhD degree, completed within the last 3 years, in Epidemiology, Public Health or Biostatistics;
• Established peer-reviewed publication record;
• Strong written and oral communication skills; and
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Preference will be given to candidates with two or more years’ experience in a research setting, knowledge of oncology, and/or experience using administrative health databases.

Please review the Postdoc Eligibility Guidelines for more information prior to applying for this position.

Application Details:

Individuals interested in this challenging and rewarding opportunity in a growth-oriented organization should submit the following to [email protected]:

• Letter of interest;
• Curriculum vitae;
• First author manuscript writing sample (article PDF or confidential draft); and
• Names of three references

Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada, although others are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

To learn more about postdoctoral scholar opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Postdoc Careers website. For more information visit Careers in the Cumming School of Medicine.

The University strongly recommends all faculty and staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

About the University of Calgary

The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada’s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

To succeed as one of Canada’s top universities, where new ideas are created, tested and applied through first-class teaching and research, the University of Calgary needs more of the best minds in our classrooms and labs. We’re increasing our scholarly capacity by investing in people who want to change the world, bringing the best and brightest to Calgary to form a global intellectual hub and achieve advances that matter to everyone. For more information visit research.ucalgary.ca/postdocs.

About Calgary, Alberta

Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders – in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from the strongest economy in the nation and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour’s drive from the Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of Eyes High, committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion ([email protected]) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources ([email protected]).