Research Associate

19 May 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

The University of British Columbia (UBC)

Research Field

Medical sciences » Medicine

Researcher Profile

Leading Researcher (R4)
Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Canada

Application Deadline

18 Jun 2024 - 22:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

19 Jun 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

EU-58027

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Do you want to make a difference to the growing number of individuals dealing with a lifelong, chronic disease with no known cause or cure?  Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is one of the leading causes of disability in young adults today.  An exciting Research Associate position is now available in the Department of Medicine (Division of Neurology) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) – in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

The Research Associate (RA) will be a contributing member of the Tremlett lab / Pharmacoepidemiology in MS research group, led by Dr. Helen Tremlett. With the vision of fostering excellence in multi-disciplinary clinical, therapeutic, and epidemiological research to advance knowledge and improve the well-being of those affected by multiple sclerosis (MS), the Tremlett research group thrives on diversity.  Team members are trained in variety of disciplines, creating a truly interdisciplinary approach to research.

The RA will be involved in a number of different studies, the primary ones being:

An exciting multi-site international collaboration, accessing health administrative databases linked with clinical data, to advance understanding of the multiple sclerosis prodrome or ‘pre-MS trait’ (e.g., joint MS Society of Canada and US National MS Society; November 9th 2021 news item – https://mssociety.ca/resources/news?province=BC ). Most diseases start well before they are actually diagnosed. Some allow for medical identification and intervention by giving early warning signs that may appear hours, weeks, or years before diagnosis (e.g. stroke, cancer or multiple sclerosis).

Ongoing cross-Canada multi-site collaborations, accessing health administrative databases linked with clinical data, to assess issues such as the impact of comorbidities in MS, and drug safety and effectiveness in MS.

Studies related to the gut microbiome and MS (pediatric-onset MS)

Several publications have already resulted from these studies (see PubMed).

The RA will play a key role in the success of the studies including: hypotheses generation, study design, accessing and linking data ensuring data integrity, statistical analyses and interpretation, presentation of findings, and drafting and publication of scientific manuscripts and grant writing. The RA will work largely independently but within a team comprised of researchers, postdoctoral fellows, research staff, biostatistician, and students. The RA will also help to mentor and supervise trainees and undergraduate/graduate students, who are working on these (or related) projects. To find out more about the Tremlett research group, please visit our website: http://epims.med.ubc.ca

Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

• Designs, plans and executes research projects. Specifically, collaborates with the Principal Investigator (PI) and other team members in research study design, study planning, interpretation of data analyses, and drafting publication in high impact peer-reviewed papers
• Prepares and coordinates grant applications
• Works with multi-disciplinary and multi-institutional teams, and liaises with investigators and collaborators to ensure that research goals are met
• Develops reports and manuscripts for publication
• Prepares and delivers presentations for research meetings
• Participates in team meetings
• Helps mentor and supervise trainees and students, who are working on related projects
• Provides other support as required by the research team

Qualifications:

• A PhD/MD degree with expertise in a relevant discipline (e.g. epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology, applied biostatistics)
• Experience with and knowledge about, special populations such as patients with chronic disease, comorbidities or MS
• Experience with large health-related datasets
• Experience with data access, linkage, and analyses of large health administrative databases in Canada or other regions, and a track record of use of these data to conduct population-based or multi-site studies
• Experience with manuscript writing and a track record of publishing in high impact journals (e.g., Lancet family of journals)
• Experience in developing successful grant/funding applications
• Computer proficiency, including use of statistical software such as SPSS, STATA, SAS or R
• Working knowledge of advanced epidemiology-related research methodology and design
• Working knowledge of advanced biostatistics
• Ability to prepare reports and presentations for diverse audiences
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills in English
• Ability to exercise judgment and make decisions in accordance with broad research objectives
• Ability to independently organize workload, goal setting and working effectively towards deadlines
• Willingness to work in an interdisciplinary setting
• Willingness and ability to positively engage with researchers at multiple sites across Canada/internationally, in order to motivate other team members to achieve the study goals in a timely manner
• Appreciation of the importance of clinical and basic research
• An inquiring and open mind
• Working knowledge of medical ethics

Additional Job Description

This position is located within a health-care facility, therefore, the successful candidate will be required to provide verification of full vaccination against Covid-19 provided prior to the start date, as required by a provincial health mandate.

This is a one-year position with the possibility for renewal.  The start date is open, until a suitable candidate fills the position. The position will report to the PI and will be based at the UBC Hospital on UBC campus, although a remote work arrangement is also feasible for a portion of the work week.

The position can be full or part-time. The salary will start at $66,924 in accordance with the minimum standard for this employment group.

To apply, please send your application that includes a cover letter, CV, and names/contact information 2 to 3 references to Dr. Helen Tremlett,  [email protected] ).

This posting is for the UBC Vancouver campus in British Columbia, Canada.

Please refer to reference number EU-58027 during correspondence about this position.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

About UBC
The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world. Since 1915, UBC's entrepreneurial spirit has embraced innovation and challenged the status quo. UBC encourages its students, staff and faculty to challenge convention, lead discovery and explore new ways of learning. At UBC, bold thinking is given a place to develop into ideas that can change the world.

About UBC's Faculty of Medicine
Our Vision: To Transform Health for Everyone.

Ranked among the world's top medical schools with the fifth-largest MD enrollment in North America, the UBC Faculty of Medicine is a leader in both the science and the practice of medicine. Across British Columbia, more than 11,000 faculty and staff are training the next generation of doctors, health care professionals and scientists, making remarkable discoveries, and helping to create the pathways to better health for our communities at home and around the world.

The Faculty of Medicine - comprised of approximately 2,200 administrative support, technical/research and management and professional staff, as well approximately 650 full-time academic and more than 9,000 clinical faculty members - is composed of 19 academic basic science and/or clinical departments, three schools, and 24 research centres and institutes. Together with its University and Health Authority partners, the Faculty delivers innovative programs and conducts research in the areas of health and life sciences. Faculty, staff and trainees are located at university campuses, clinical academic campuses in hospital settings and other regionally based centres across the province.

About Vancouver
Vancouver is a dynamic, cosmopolitan and progressive city, consistently ranked as one of the top cities to live in the world. Canada's third largest city has it all: sea, parks, mountains, beaches, and four seasons per year, including beautiful summers and mild, wet winters with snow in the mountains. It's the perfect backdrop to your academic research.

Requirements

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Additional Information

Website for additional job details

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Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

The University of British Columbia (UBC)

Country

Canada

State/Province

British Columbia

City

Vancouver

Postal Code

V6T 1Z4

Street

2329 West Mall

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

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Contact

State/Province

British Columbia

City

Vancouver

Street

2329 West Mall

Postal Code

V6T 1Z4

STATUS: EXPIRED