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Alberta’s Tomorrow Project (ATP) is the largest research project ever undertaken in Alberta and resides in Alberta Health Services. ATP was launched in 2000 as a prospective cohort to examine the relationship between environmental, lifestyle, and genetic factors and the incidence of cancer and chronic diseases. ATP aims to increase knowledge about the causes and prevention of cancer and chronic disease by tracking health and lifestyles of 55,000 Albertans for up to 50 years. Main areas of focus for ATP are to ensure high quality standards for the data and biospecimen research platform, and conduct and collaborate on research projects that will have impacts in cancer and chronic disease prevention. In order to achieve this, ATP is engaging with stakeholders and evidence users to ensure we are working on projects relevant to current needs. Please Note: There are 2 positions available.
Alberta’s Tomorrow Project (ATP) is the largest research project ever undertaken in Alberta and resides in Alberta Health Services. ATP was launched in 2000 as a prospective cohort to examine the relationship between environmental, lifestyle, and genetic factors and the incidence of cancer and chronic diseases. ATP aims to increase knowledge about the causes and prevention of cancer and chronic disease by tracking health and lifestyles of 55,000 Albertans for up to 50 years. Main areas of focus for ATP are to ensure high quality standards for the data and biospecimen research platform, and conduct and collaborate on research projects that will have impacts in cancer and chronic disease prevention. In order to achieve this, ATP is engaging with stakeholders and evidence users to ensure we are working on projects relevant to current needs. Please Note: There are 2 positions available.
Description:
Reporting to the Biostatistician/Research Lead, this position is responsible for: Supporting the preparation of analysis plans or protocols based on research questions and a thorough understanding of ATP data structure. Support data management, and data cleaning. Perform a range of statistical analysis including building advanced statistical models. Interpret the results and prepare tables and figures for presentations and publications. Support knowledge translation by drafting scientific manuscripts, strategic reports, visuals and presentations. Assist with the design of research studies, methodology, and data collection protocols and tools (including literature reviews and environmental scans). Perform data access application reviews (e.g. research proposal, and draft manuscript review). Effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders, including ATP team members, researchers, and knowledge users.
Classification: Research Assistant
Union: Exempt
Unit and Program: Cancer Care Alberta
Primary Location: Richmond Road Diag Treat Centr
Location Details: As Per Location
Negotiable Location: Within Calgary Zone
Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
FTE: 1.00
Posting End Date: 07-OCT-2022
Date Available: 01-NOV-2022
Temporary End Date: 31-DEC-2023
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 2
Shifts per cycle: 10
Shift Pattern: Days
Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
Minimum Salary: $22.84
Maximum Salary: $38.07
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
At minimum, completion of a Master’s degree in Biostatistics or MPH in applied biostatistics. At minimum, 2-3 years of experience with health data and statistical analysis in a research environment. Solid statistical knowledge and experience using statistical software packages (such as SAS, R, or Stata); programming languages an asset. Organized, resourceful and self-starting with meticulous attention to detail. Comfortable in communicating with the research community. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proven ability to work in a team setting. Able to handle multiple and competing priorities. Proficiency in Adobe Pro and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
Additional Required Qualifications:
As Required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Cancer research experience considered an asset. Knowledge translation and project evaluation experience. Project coordination experience. Data visualization experience (e.g. Tableau, Piktochart).
