Description
The Department of Psychiatry in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Research Associate. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 12 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.
The Research Associate will be a part of research team using administrative healthcare databases and primary sources of health data to conduct observational studies related to addictions and mental health disorders. The program of research involves assessment of addiction and mental health needs of people living in Alberta and factors associated with health outcomes in this population.
Will report to the Principal Investigator.
With possible requirements for weekend work or local travel.
Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):
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Design of studies, grant applications, study management (research ethics and compliance procedures)
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Lead the development and completion of research projects
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Help lead the development of research proposals and complete research projects including producing peer-reviewed publications
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Analysis of studies using observational and biostatistical methods
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Knowledge translation activities related to research outputs, including presentations and preparation of manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications
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Will also take a lead role in communicating and coordinating with other trainees, researchers and members of the research staff and stakeholder organizations, which may include other in-scope supervisory job duties
Qualifications / Requirements:
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Required: PhD in relevant field, such as: Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Services Research, or related field
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A minimum of two years experience conducting research following completion of a PhD
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Required: Advanced knowledge of biostatistical methods and/or observational study designs
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Preferred experience with SAS and R
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Preferred to have experience with working with administrative healthcare databases (hospitalization, medication prescription, physician claims data)
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Experience working with interdisciplinary research teams
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Familiarity with working with large complex datasets using secondary data, preferably health related but experience with data from other fields will be considered
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Familiarity or experience with conducting systematic reviews and meta-analyses
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Ability to work independently as part of research team
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Experience with research ethics board applications preferred
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Additional analytic skills in machine learning/artificial intelligence analytic methods would be beneficial
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Desire to learn new research methods and contribute to learning of others in research team
Application Deadline: August 21, 2024
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 Specialist/Advisor Job Family, Phase 3.
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