Biostatistician

Job Category
M&P – AAPS

Job Profile
AAPS Salaried – Statistical Analysis, Level B

Job Title
Biostatistician

Department
Money Laboratory Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Faculty of Medicine

Compensation Range
$6,677.33 – $10,433.50 CAD Monthly

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Posting End Date
November 11, 2022

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.

Job End Date

Nov 30, 2023

This is a 0.5 FTE (17.5 hours per week) position that includes benefits.

This offer is conditional upon successful completion of a Criminal Record Check.

Job Summary
To provide leadership in the area of designing statistical methodologies, statistical modeling, and evaluation for the UBC Reproductive Infectious Disease (RID) Program at the Women’s Health Research Institute, BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre. 

Major responsibilities include:

1) designing statistical methodologies for new and ongoing research projects – formulating research questions and hypotheses, selecting/devising study designs, designing study samples and developing study procedures

2) selecting/designing appropriate analytic and evaluation procedures, especially statistical methods, including multi-level modeling

3) contributing to the education and training of graduate students and post-doctoral fellows, providing direction in relation to data analysis of projects

4) writing of research proposals, reports and manuscripts for publication and presentation of findings at conferences and meetings. 
Organizational Status
This position reports to the program lead, Dr. Deborah Money. The biostatistician will work with a team of health researchers including clinicians, scientists, trainees, research staff and other health care researchers on joint research projects. 
Work Performed

• Designing statistical methodologies for new and ongoing research projects

• Formulating research questions and hypotheses, selecting/devising study designs, designing study samples and developing study procedures

• Selecting and/or designing appropriate analytic and evaluation procedures, especially statistical methods, including multi-level modeling

• Designing and developing databases for the input of data from various sources, including surveys, clinical data forms and administrative data; responsible for the security and integrity of databases

• Data quality evaluation and performing statistical modelling

• Documentation of methodological procedures

• Research data analysis

• Preparation of dissemination materials including, writing manuscripts and grant proposals, etc.

• Providing technical support to staff and assistance with the educational needs of graduate students

• Working collaboratively with others to support meeting project objectives by actively participating at team meetings, establishing effective communications with project staff and co-investigators, ensuring timely notification of problems or issues to the PI

• Carrying out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of a position in this classification

The candidate will have a hybrid work arrangement between the Women’s Health Research Institute, BC Women’s Hospital and from home. Hours are 0.5 FTE /half time (17.5hr/week). 

Consequence of Error/Judgement
The position requires excellent judgment to identify and carry out sound analytical techniques for research projects. Errors could result in damage to the reputation of the Principal Investigator and University of BC. 
Supervision Received
The incumbent will require minimal supervision and will exercise independent judgment regarding scheduling and timely completion of tasks. 
Supervision Given
It is expected that this position will assist with the education and training of graduate students and post-doctoral fellows, providing direction in relation to data analysis of projects.
Minimum Qualifications
Post-graduate degree in Statistics. Minimum of three years of related experience in research analysis, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in numerical modeling preferred

• Related experience in health care research and evaluation preferred

• Experience in working with linked health care data and expertise in advanced statistical techniques including multi-level modeling

• Computer experience including statistical, spreadsheet, bibliographic and geographical mapping (R, SPSS/SAS, REDCap, Excel, EndNote)

• Previous teaching experience would be an asset

• Excellent oral and written communication, analytical, problem-solving, organizational and decision-making skills

• Ability to exercise judgment, tact and with discretion

• Be able to work both independently and within a team environment and have the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines​