Research Associate Dept of Medicine Research - Toronto, Canada - St. Michael's Hospital

St. Michael's Hospital

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Duties & Responsibilities

Work with Principal Investigators, research teams, and external collaborators to plan, execute and interpret analyses
Manage medium and large size datasets for multiple projects, including data cleaning (quality control), data management (merging and updating), and deriving variables
Independently develop and write secondary data analyses protocols, concept notes, and data creation plans
Independently conceptualize, draft and revise academic journal articles and presentations as lead author
Train and supervise research students and staff on related projects as required
Participate in administrative committees, scientific meetings, and protocol development meetings for related projects
Participate in ongoing learnings and trainings

Qualifications and Requirements:

Completed PhD in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or other relevant field; or equivalent of 4 years of work experience in epidemiology or biostatistics
REQUIRED:
Demonstrated advanced experience with descriptive and multivariable modeling and expertise with R, STATA, SAS, or relevant statistical language
REQUIRED:
Experience working with large and complex data files, including the primary survey data sets and linked data files
REQUIRED:
Experience working in the field of sexual health, HIV/STI epidemiology is an asset
Knowledge of advanced statistical methods and experience working with longitudinal data
REQUIRED:
Experience with social and/or sexual network analyses is an asset
Experience with quantitative bias analyses is an asset
Exceptional scientific writing skills
Experience authoring manuscripts as first/leadauthor (minimum two firstauthor or cofirst author, peerreviewed publications)
REQUIRED:
Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to work effectively with and communicate with individuals of varying levels of statistical and computer expertise
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
Past supervisory experience of students or research staff
Motivated, selfstarting, and collaborative, with strong time management and project coordination skills
Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks, work accurately and effectively with deadlines
Demonstrated commitment to addressing the social determinants of health and operating from an antiracist, antioppressive framework

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