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This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position has a term length of 1 year plus a day and offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed on our Benefits Overview page.

Location - Work primarily takes place at North Campus Edmonton.

Working for the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people—from our students and stakeholders to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

Department/Faculty Summary

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta is one of Canada’s leading academic pediatric institutions in medical education and pediatric research. We also work in conjunction with the Stollery Children’s Hospital to provide leading-edge clinical care. We are dedicated to the advancement of child health through the delivery of exemplary education, research, and patient care. Further information on the Department of Pediatrics can be found at www.pediatrics.ualberta.ca.

Position Summary

The Biostatistics Consulting Group (BCG) provides biostatistical support and advice to researchers, clinicians, and trainees aiming to conduct high-quality health-related research projects. The BCG ensures appropriate research methodology and data analyses to support high-quality research. The Data Analyst will work under the supervision of the Director, Dr. Rhonda J Rosychuk Ph.D., and will be responsible a variety of clinical and epidemiological research projects by providing statistical consultation and service.

Duties

• Assists with data collection, data management, and statistical analysis aspects of projects under the supervision of the Director and Biostatistician.
• Assists the Director or Biostatistician at BCG in the identification of statistical services and solutions required for a research project.
• Provides support to the Director and Biostatistician in preparing a statistical analysis plan that is appropriate for the research project.
• Performs basic statistical analysis tasks including basic and multivariable analyses as required for the study and analysis plan developed by the Director and Biostatistician.
• Performs literature searches on statistical techniques and computer code as directed.
• Develops computer code for data cleaning and basic statistical analyses; ensures that code developed is accurate and error-free through validating results.
• Reviews code created by team members to ensure quality and share programming strategies.
• Assists the Director or Biostatistician at BCG in the calculation of sample size for new studies.
• Prepares data for scientific presentations, research manuscripts, and reports as directed by the Director and Biostatistician.
• Prepares documentation on project activities and analyses; summarizes data cleaning issues, data manipulations made, statistical techniques used, software/code prepared, and results obtained in written memos.
• Ensures the statistical results produced are of high quality and error-free.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a BSc in Statistics, Biostatistics, or a related field; MSc preferred.
• Minimum 1 year related experience in statistical consulting for the health sciences.
• Proficiency with statistical software (SPSS, Splus/R, SAS), reference management software, and MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• AStat or PStat accreditation is considered an asset.

How to Apply