Research Methodologist - Vancouver, Canada - PHSA

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Vancouver, Canada

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Description

Research Methodologist
BC Cancer

Vancouver, BC

The Methodologist, Cancer Control Research reports to the Principal Investigator of Cancer Control Research projects.

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Methodologist Cancer Control Research is responsible for the design, conduct, analysis, and interpretation of population-based epidemiologic, clinical, and health services research for cancer control.

The Methodologist will also assist with some project management tasks.

The position will involve working on several grant-funded lung cancer and tobacco research studies being conducted at the BC Cancer Research Institute and the UBC School of Population and Public Health

The research areas include:

analysis of lung cancer epidemiological data, analysis of longitudinal and cross-sectional tobacco use patterns, mathematical and computational modeling of tobacco use behaviors and lung cancer natural history, and effectiveness and cost-effectiveness analyses of tobacco use and lung cancer prevention interventions.

What you'll do:

Consistent with PHSA and BCCA policy and professional standards of practice, and under the direction of the Principal Investigator, carry out epidemiologic, clinical, methodologic, and health service research activities in collaboration with health care professionals and other relevant stakeholders within the BCCA and as external partners.
Develop new cancer control research projects with a population, clinical, or health services perspective, by researching current knowledge, designing research plans, addressing data issues, and identifying statistical approaches.
Document the design, results, and interpretation of epidemiologic, clinical, and health service research studies in scientific manuscripts and research reports for dissemination to researchers and internal and external partners. Prepare abstracts, posters and oral presentations for submission to scientific conferences. Contribute analytic data to knowledge transfer activities.
Develop research grant proposals and reports to funding agencies.

What you bring

A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Masters' Degree in Epidemiology, Public or Population Health, Statistics, Biostatistics or related discipline.
A minimum of one to two (12) years recent related experience in a population health or academic research environment.

You have:

Knowledge of study design, data collection and analysis.
Demonstrated ability to perform advanced data manipulation, analysis and information presentation through the use of database spreadsheet and statistical software.
Awareness of and commitment to learning and understanding the Truth & Reconciliation Commission's 94 Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight Report (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), and other related reports.
Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act

What we bring
Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families.

Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future.

That's why we're focused on your care too - offering health, wellness, development programs to support you - at work and at home.

Join one of BC's largest employers with provincewide programs, services and operations offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
Access to professional development opportunities through our inhouse training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type:
Temporary, Full Time (Until December 31, 2024)

Location: 675 W 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1L3

Hours of Work:
Monday to Friday;

Requisition:
#145797E

_ As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021._

What we do
BC Cancer provides comprehensive cancer control for the people of British Columbia.

BC Cancer is part