Job Description

Staff - Non Union
Job Category
M&P - AAPS
Job Profile
AAPS Salaried - Research and Facilitation, Level B
Job Title
Epidemiologist
Department
Janjua Laboratory | Centre for Disease Control | Faculty of Medicine
Compensation Range
$6,747.50 - $9,701.42 CAD Monthly
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Posting End Date
November 23, 2025
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
November 23, 2026
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Job Summary

The University of British Columbia Centre for Disease Control (UBC-CDC), the academic arm of the British Columbia Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC), is seeking an enthusiastic and highly qualified applicant for the full-time position of Epidemiologist working on various research studies of the Analytics for Public Health research team including various Long COVID-related projects, OPTIMISE project, and the Review, Evaluation, and Validation: Examining the Assessment of Longitudinal (REVEAL) Cohorts Project.

Organizational Status

The incumbent will report directly to the Director, Research at UBC-CDC who is also a Clinical Professor, School of Population and Public Health, and the Executive Director, Epidemioogy and Intelligence Services at the BCCDC. The incumbent will also communicate regularly with other Investigators, public health leaders, and will interact and work closely with the research team, biostatisticians, and provincial partners.



Work PerformedDesign, develop, implement and oversee research protocols in consultation with Investigators Design, perform and interpret epidemiological analyses Develops materials (e.g. manuscript, presentation, briefing notes) related to the research project. Reviews and synthesizes literature relevant to the research project. Liaises with multiple project collaborators including public health leaders, clinicians and community partners. Supports and develops grant proposal applications Performs other related duties.


Consequence of Error/Judgement

Inappropriate judgement exercised by the incumbent will result in the involvement of the Principal Investigators and Manager to evaluate the issue in question and work together to develop future strategies. Errors in performance could lead to budget over expenditures, loss of funding from granting agencies which could have a significant impact on the effectiveness, image and reputation of the project, investigators, and organization.



Supervision Received

Works independently under the general direction of the Director, Research at UBC-CDC, Principal Investigators and Manager in accordance with established objectives. Supervision will be in the form of progress reports and meetings as needed with the Principal Investigators and Manager.



Supervision Given

This position does not typically supervise others but will liaise with students, investigators, senior scientists, surveillance analysts, biostatisticians, collaborators, partners, and research and administrative staff.



Minimum Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of three years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.



Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one's own Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one's own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred QualificationsPreference for MSc or PhD in epidemiology, statistics, health services, or public health. Experience in literature reviews is required. Experience with research, statistical analyses including surveys is required. Proficiency in R is required. Experience in COVID-19 or STBBI research is an asset. Ability to work independently and efficiently with a high degree of accuracy. Excellent writing skills. Excellent attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills. Superior organizational skills to manage multiple tasks in a timely manner and flexibility to adapt to changing workload. Professional and self-motivated; strong interpersonal skills. Good time management skills * Experience with project management is an asset