Job Description

Job Category: Research & Research Support
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This competition is open to all applicants however; internal candidates and applicants who were former employees of the University of Alberta will be given priority consideration before external candidates. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status.
This position is part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).
In accordance with the Trust/Research Academic Staff Agreement, this position has a comprehensive benefits package and an annual salary range of $59,822 -$82,266. This position has an initial appointment of 1 year.
The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta is one of Canada's leading academic health centres for pediatric specialty and subspecialty education and research. Working closely with the Stollery Children's Hospital and community pediatrics in Northern Alberta, we are committed to meeting the unique needs of our community and providing exceptional care for infants, children, youth, and families. Our core values of compassion, growth and health equity are at the heart of everything we do. Our department members are engaged in exciting research endeavors, contributing to excellence in pediatric care. Additionally, we offer a diverse array of accredited residency training programs, graduate programs, and unique training experiences, all under the guidance of our dedicated teaching staff.
This position will advance analytic research and scholarship within the CHILD Cohort Study, including preparation for the 16-year visit. In addition, the position will support the development and implementation of the Alberta Child Health Strategy, contributing to cross-sector research, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven policy recommendations.
Responsibilities:

• Leads planning and execution of CHILD Cohort Study 16-year visit research.
• Designs and implements analytic protocols, data pipelines, and advanced statistical models.
• Presents research findings at scientific meetings and publishes in peer-reviewed journals.
• Collaborates across multi-institutional networks to support pediatric cohort research.
• Engages with clinical settings to inform and refine real-world research applications.
• Assists with grant writing and identification of future funding opportunities.
• Contributes to the design and execution of the Alberta Child Health Strategy through foundational research, stakeholder engagement, environmental scans, and strategy co-development.
• Synthesizes evidence and best practices from national and international jurisdictions to inform health policy reform.
• Engages with Indigenous communities, education and social service sectors to ensure culturally responsive and integrated strategy development.

Qualifications:

• PhD in Epidemiology, Public Health, or related discipline
• Proficiency with R, Python, SQL, and Stata for health data analysis
• Demonstrated ability in cohort research, statistical modeling, and stakeholder engagement
• Experience with interdisciplinary clinical research and academic dissemination
• Familiarity with provincial child health systems, equity strategies, and multi-sector collaboration.
• Knowledge of evidence-based policy development and child health indicators, particularly in the context of health system integration and reform.
• Strong organizational and communication skills

About Us:
The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Metis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.
The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.
Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. .
At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms-physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Metis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
L'Universite de l'Alberta s'engage a creer une communaute universitaire ou chaque personne se sent valorisee, ou les obstacles a la reussite sont elimines et ou des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se developper. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiees. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premieres nations, Metis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapees; personnes ayant une orientation sexuelle ou une identite et une expression sexospecifique; et tous ceux qui peuvent contribuer a la diversification des idees et a l'universite a postuler.
About the Team: The is one of the world's top academic health science centres. With 21 departments, multiple research institutes and centres, and a focus on excellence in education, research, and clinical care, the faculty trains outstanding medical and dental professionals and drives global health innovation in collaboration with partners across sectors.

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