Enrolment analyst supporting the University of Alberta’s student planning through research, forecasting, and business intelligence. Developing statistical analyses, projections, visualizations, and reports for Registrar leadership and campus partners.
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Research Associate – Epidemiology, Applied Methodology
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About the role
- Research Associate coordinating community-engaged research projects focusing on Indigenous health and wellbeing. Collaborates with community partners and research teams while contributing to various research activities.
Responsibilities
- Reporting to the Principal Investigator, the Research Associate will work collaboratively with Indigenous community partners, research staff, students, and national collaborators to advance high-quality, community-engaged research.
- You will contribute to study coordination, research ethics, data collection and analysis, knowledge mobilization, reporting, and dissemination activities.
- Leads and supports the development of a community-informed cross-sectional survey examining Indigenous health, wellbeing, and related social, cultural, and health system factors within the RMWB.
- Contributes to the planning and development of a longitudinal Indigenous birth cohort study, including study design, protocol development, participant recruitment strategies, data collection procedures, and longitudinal evaluation frameworks.
- Supports the implementation of Indigenous research and data governance principles, including adherence to community protocols, OCAP® principles, and relevant ethical guidelines for research involving Indigenous Peoples.
Requirements
- Doctor of Philosophy. A graduate degree in Epidemiology, Public Health Sciences, or a related field is preferred.
- Requires 5-7 years of experience independently coordinating large research projects, with preference given to those with experience with quantitative research and formal training in statistics.
- 3-5 years of experience in program development and management related to maternal and child health or perinatal health research.
- 3-5 years of experience in reporting to multiple stakeholders and supervisors.
- Expertise in developmental, maternal, and child health research.
- Knowledge and understanding of healthcare research and Indigenous health research. Knowledge of evolving best practices in research methods generally, and Indigenous research methods specifically.
- Experience coordinating community-based or participatory research projects would be an asset.
- Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to communicate complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
- Strong writing skills for academic outputs.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, including managing competing priorities and deadlines.
- Advanced skills in problem-solving, critical analysis, and management.
- Ability to set priorities and manage workload across several projects, take initiative, and work with accountability.
- Strong commitment to client service with a positive and professional approach.
- Ability to travel periodically within Alberta, including to Indigenous communities in the RMWB.
Benefits
- A comprehensive benefits package
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