Postdoctoral Scholar in Cancer Epidemiology and - Calgary, Canada - The University of Calgary

The University of Calgary

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Description

Description

Area:
Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention

Duration: 2 years with the possibility of extension

Start Date:
August 2024 (timeline negotiable)

Salary:
Minimum of $70,000 CAD per annum plus Plan C Health Benefits

Independent judgment, attention to detail, timeliness, ability to learn new methods and strong problem-solving skills will be essential in performing the job duties

Specific required skills include:

Executing and managing all assigned phases of the CRSPfunded project
Detailed study management and documentation
Manipulating large and complex datasets, an asset
Conducting data quality checks and logging corrections
Conducting basic and advanced statistical analyses in Stata, SAS and/or R, and documenting data analysis steps
Preparing written summaries of data analyses including figures and tables, as needed for scientific papers
Leading the writing and preparation of manuscripts for publication
Assisting in the preparation of recruitment and data collection materials for research projects
Working in a diverse team
Inscope supervision of other staff members and/or trainees

As part of ongoing development, the Postdoctoral Scholar will also have access to seminars, research forums, journal clubs, invited speakers and visiting scholars, and will have the opportunity for further education and training in epidemiology and data science as needed.

Application to postdoctoral scholarships will be expected. National and international conference attendance will be supported.

Qualifications:

PhD degree, completed within the last 3 years, in Epidemiology, Public Health or Biostatistics;
Established peerreviewed publication record
Strong written and oral communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills

Application Details:

Letter of interest
Curriculum vitae
Names of three references

Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted during the
_week of July 22, 2024.

_In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada, although others are encouraged to apply.

The terms and conditions of employment are covered under the UCalgary and PDAC Collective Agreement. To find out more about postdoctoral scholar program at the University of Calgary visit our Postdocs website.

To learn more about postdoctoral scholar opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our
Postdoc Careers website.

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