Methodologist Ii - Ottawa, Canada - OHRI

OHRI

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Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Dr. Smita Pakhale and her team are involved in clinical research to improve quality of life, focusing on health equity.

There are multiple CIHR and PHAC-funded projects on tobacco dependence inequity using Big Data, anti-racism, COVID-19 Impact, and the social determinants of health, asthma, sickle cell disease, cystic fibrosis, COPD, and many other tobacco-related diseases.

This research/operations post is linked to our research at a community research center located in Vanier, Ottawa where we conduct Community-Based Participatory Action Research (CBPAR) in true partnership with people who self-identify as homeless, at-risk for homelessness, low-income, and racialized including Indigenous populations.

It involves collaborations with multi-disciplinary scientists around the world, community members, peer researchers from the community, allied healthcare disciplines, and collaborations with teams from across Canada, the US, Europe, Brazil, and India.

The successful applicant will play a key role in developing, implementing, and evaluating projects with Big Data and the downtown Community-Based Participatory Action Research projects.

Expected Responsibilities:

This position would appeal to someone who has experience in data analysis, preferably advanced data analysis, including big data in the context of health research.

Primary duties will include conducting quantitative analysis for all ongoing studies and developing related graphics and presentations to facilitate publication and knowledge translation activities.

There would also be the opportunity to present at local, national, and international conferences, lead published peer-reviewed outputs and supervise junior trainees.

Basic Requirements (Education/Experience):

Completed Master's or Ph.

D. in epidemiology, public health, data science, social sciences, health services research, health or organizational psychology, behavioral medicine, behavioral science, applied psychology, and related fields

Work collaboratively to develop research plans, study designs, and analysis plans
Familiarity and experience with linking data, working with big data and/or relational databases
Understand how to use repository data to address research questions
Conduct descriptive and advanced statistical analyses of data, primarily using R or SAS (R preferred)
Develop general use R or SAS macros based on project work to allow others to reuse concepts
Produce meaningful reports and graphical presentations of the data
Participate in writing research papers and reports
Document project work according to standards of practice guidelines
Strong interpersonal skills inperson and virtual
Demonstrated flexibility, sound judgment, initiative & creativity
Respect and value the diversity of communities and individuals
Attention to detail to ensure the accuracy of data and protocol requirements
Time management skills and ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
Flexibility to accommodate periodic demanding deadlines
Evidence of training certification in Tri-Council Policy Statement 2 (TCPS2) and the International Conference on Harmonisation — Good Clinical Practice Guidelines (ICH-GCP) or a commitment to acquire upon being hired.

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong qualitative data analysis skills using qualitative software (e.g., NVIVO)
Experience with clinical practice guideline development, dissemination, and implementation approaches
Experience in implementation intervention development (identification of barriers/enablers and selecting and operationalizing implementation strategies) and/or evaluation (including implementation trials and/or process evaluation)
Experience in a health research environment

Contract Details:

This is a Full-time, 1-year contract position with the possibility of renewal.

Salary:
Min: $31.687/h

- max: $45.690/h

Comments to Applicant:

Please send a complete CV with a cover letter, detailing your community and research experience. Please connect experiences with existing work conducted by Dr. Pakhale and the community research center. Submit documents in a single PDF using the name convention "Last Name, First Name".

Contact Info:

Natalia Szerszunowicz

Clinical Research Coordinator

Clinical Epidemiology Program,

Ottawa Hospital Research Institute

501 Smyth Road, The General Campus

Ottawa, ON, K1H8L6, Canada

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those invited for an interview will be contacted. The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is an equalopportunity employer. Upon request, accommodation due to a disability is available throughout the selection process._