Job Description

Position Information

Position Title

Junior Research Analyst

Department/Unit

Community Health & Epidemiology

Research Project

Respiratory Epidemiology Research Team

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number

GP64-25

Employee Group

Grant-Paid

Position Type

Term

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

1 year

Employment Type

Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE)

1.0

Salary

$40,000 per annum (for 35 hours/ week)

About the Organization

The Respiratory Epidemiology Research Team conducts research related to lung health across the lifespan as well as the epidemiology of respiratory diseases. The research program includes studies that collect primary data, analyses of secondary data as well as evidence synthesis projects.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Principal Investigator, the Research Assistant will support research activities related to lung health and will also contribute to general research activities and support the PI across multiple projects.

Key Responsibilities

Collecting internal data from various departments. Interpreting the results to find trends and information that's useful for corporate decision-making. Presenting the data and statistical findings to the organization's executive team. Consolidating numerical data into databases. Using statistical software to perform an analysis of the numbers. Applying various calculations and formulas to analyze and interpret the data and ensuring the data and calculations are accurate.

Note

Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.

Required Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in statistics or epidemiology and experience working with data/analytical tools (or equivalent combination of training and experience) Excellent organizational skills, time management skills, and effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to analyze and synthesize information for research reports; proactively provide input, coordinate and organize work. Ability to work independently, as well as part of multidisciplinary team. Proficient in Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, etc. Demonstrated experience working with quantitative data analysis and statistical software in R.

Assets

Previous work experience with respiratory outcomes data.

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a voluntary RRSP, health and dental plans and an employee and family assistance program.

Application Consideration

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi'kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit

www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed

here

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Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

1

Open Date

08/28/2025

Close Date

09/05/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/19565