Statistician/Biostatistician

Position Details
Position Information

Position Title	Statistician/Biostatistician
Department/Unit	Community Health & Epidemiology
Research Project	Respiratory Epidemiology Research Team
Location	Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Posting Number	GP028-24
Employee Group	Grant-Paid
Position Type	Term
Duration of Contract (if applicable)	2 years
Employment Type	Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE)	1.0
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	Reporting to the Principal Investigator (PI), the Statistician/Biostatistician will apply their knowledge and skills in data analysis, statistics, data visualization, and interpretation to large datasets in order to support the PI across multiple projects.
Key Responsibilities	Independently prepare and manage research databases. Apply advanced statistical skills to design, analyze, report, and visualize data from clinical research studies. 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 multi-disciplinary projects.
Note	Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person 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 problem-solve. 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 non-statisticians. 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.
Application Consideration	We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Diversity Statement	Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity .

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies	1
Open Date	05/14/2024
Close Date	06/14/2024
Open Until Filled	No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting	https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/16518