Statistician/biostatistician - Halifax, Canada - Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University

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Halifax, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Position Details:

Department/Unit

Research Project

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Position Type

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

Employment Type

Full-time Equivalency (FTE)

Salary
- $60,000 - $65,000 per annum (35 hours per week)

About the Organization

The Respiratory Epidemiology Research Team conducts research related to lung health across the lifespan and 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

Key Responsibilities

Independently prepare and manage research databases.
Prepare summary reports and presentations for a variety of audiences.
Investigate new analytical approaches.
Contribute to and prepare reports, manuscripts, and other knowledge dissemination materials.
Work collaboratively with students, and other research staff on multidisciplinary projects.

Note

Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work inperson on campus.

Required Qualifications

Masters degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, or other relevant discipline with a minimum of 3 years of experience working with population level health data, or clinical health data.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability work with multiple competing priorities and deadlines with excellent prioritization and time management skills.
Possess critical thinking skills with the ability to analyze information and problemsolve.
Strong analytical skills and experience working with either R, Stata, SAS, or a combination.
Proficient in Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, etc.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to explain statistical concepts and results to nonstatisticians.
Ability to work independently, as well as part of multidisciplinary team.

Assets

Previous experience working with respiratory outcomes data.
A minimum of 5 years of related research experience working with data and conducing statistical analyses.

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._

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