Research Associate, Epidemiology, Oncology

Description

The Department of Oncology in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Research Associate, Epidemiology. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately  1 year (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.

This position reports to the Principal Investigator, but will also work with other Research Scientists in the department. The Research Associate will work within an established research support team that currently includes several MSc-trained epidemiologists and statisticians, database managers and data support specialists, systems analyst, grant administrators and research assistants.

The Epidemiology Research Associate will undertake epidemiological research focused on understanding the causes of cancer, identifying risk factors for cancer, improving early detection and risk prediction, developing interventions targeted at modifiable lifestyle factors, accelerating implementation of research findings at a population level and enhancing knowledge translation through the development of clinical and population health guidelines.

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

• Conduct background research, such as searches, critical appraisal and summary of literature and meta-analyses to support projects
• Assist in the design of epidemiological research studies, including recruitment and data collection materials
• Undertake data cleaning/verification and thoroughly document data analysis plans, decisions and execution
• Lead accurate and timely analysis of epidemiological health data (of various types) of cancer patients in accordance with project objectives and deliverables
• Interpret analysis and prepare research manuscripts to be submitted for publication and/or presentation
• Draft research grant proposals for provincial, national and international funding competitions
• Assists with obtaining ethics, operational and/or administrative approvals
• Employ resourceful, innovative, and creative problem solving
• Learn new epidemiological and statistical methods to better address research objectives
• Advise and instruct researchers, assistants and students regarding epidemiological methodologies and analytical processes
• Support other research projects by providing knowledge, skills, and on-the-job training to others
• Ensure that supervisor is kept informed of progress of activities and progress of work

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Masters or PhD degree in Epidemiology
• 2-5 years of related research experience
• Extensive knowledge of obtaining, managing, and analyzing quantitative health data using statistical softwares (Stata, R)
• Experience using large, complex datasets, including administrative health and registry data, will be considered a strong asset
• Experience in the design and conduct of qualitative research studies will be considered a strong asset
• History of published papers in scientific, peer reviewed journals
• Previous experience in writing successful peer-reviewed grants or scholarships
• Demonstrated communication, organization, innovation and interpersonal skills
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications: Excel, Word, Access, and Publisher
• Must be flexible and open to learning and development, and be willing to accept new challenges and assignments
• Specialized certification in knowledge translation and implementation science will be considered a strong asset
• Knowledge of Alberta health care system and available databases will be considered a strong asset
• Knowledge of oncology will be considered a strong asset

Application Deadline:  This position will remain open until filled; however, applicants will be reviewed as they are received. 

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Technical Job Family, Phase 2.

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