Job Description

Description

The

Department of Emergency Medicine

in the

Cumming School of Medicine

invites applications for a

Position Title

. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 12 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.


Reporting to the Principal Investigator.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

(job functions include but are not limited to):


Project Management

Support the coordination and organization of multiple research project timelines, deliverables, and milestones Collaborate with the Principal Investigator to develop study protocols and statistical analysis plans Develop and implement statistical analysis plans and conduct complex analyses using appropriate methodologies and advanced techniques Provide statistical support and consultation to research team members and students Coordinating various aspects of data management, and analysis Apply appropriate statistical methods and conduct statistical analyses using R and/or Stata statistical software Responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and quality of the data throughout all phases of the research process in data cleaning and management of large datasets Provide training in analytic procedures to students and other research team members and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders as needed Continued learning and development of study designs and statistical methodologies Participate in regular team meetings and present analytical findings as needed

Research Study Administration

Contributes to study administration and conference presentations Ensure research activities comply with ethical standards, IRB requirements, and institutional policies Develop and maintain documentation for data processing and analysis procedures Assist in the preparation of peer-reviewed manuscripts, research reports, grant applications, and conference abstracts

Qualifications / Requirements:

MSc degree in biostatistics or a related field is required Minimum 3 - 5 years of experience in a relevant research area Extensive demonstrable knowledge of statistical theory and practical experience in advanced statistical modelling Experience with analysis of large administrative healthcare data sets, including data cleaning and probabilistic linkage of diverse data sets Experience with drafting scientific manuscripts or reports Experience with data assets in Emergency Medicine (e.g., NACRS database) Experience with University of Calgary cluster computing assets (ARC and MARC) is considered an asset Experience working in non-University of Calgary secure research environments (ex. ICES DAS, CPCSSN SRE, StatsCan SRE, PopDataBC SRE) is considered an asset Demonstrated leadership, organization, problem solving, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills Advanced skills in statistical software (R and Stata are required) Knowledge of University core business systems is desirable

Application Deadline:

July 2, 2025

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.


For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our

Management and Staff Careers website

.

About the University of Calgary

UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.


The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy 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 Institutional Commitments (

equity@ucalgary.ca

) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (

hrhire@ucalgary.ca

).

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