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Research associate - alberta's tomorrow project
Duties
The Research Associate produces research outputs using ATP data to showcase the platform’s value, leading research projects, study operations, knowledge translation activities, and evaluation work. Responsibilities include conducting biostatistical analyses, supporting collaborators, developing proposals, publishing papers, and designing data collection tools.
Hard requirements
- PhD in related discipline plus a minimum of three years experience in a research environment OR a Master’s degree in related field discipline plus minimum seven years experience in a research setting
- Demonstrated expertise in biostatistical analysis of large research and administrative health datasets
- Demonstrated ability to lead research projects and produce research manuscripts and other outputs (including literature reviews and lay summaries)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with population research cohort study operations, including data collection design and implementation
- Expertise in longitudinal data analysis, survey sampling methods and advanced statistical methods
- Experience with statistical software packages including SAS, R and Python
- Experience in developing and adapting survey tools for use in the Canadian context
- Expertise in cancer and chronic disease research, including health-related risk factors such as diet and physical activity
Work format
(as required)
Work location