Biostatistician/Postdoctoral Fellow in Biostatistics

EPID@Work; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The EPID@Work Research Institute invites applications for a Biostatistician / Postdoctoral Fellow position. The successful candidate will provide statistical expertise in mental health and workplace research, contributing to a supportive interdisciplinary environment with opportunities for publications and independent funding.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in biostatistics or Master's with 10+ years experience preferred.
• Experience in manuscript preparation with at least two first author publications.
• Demonstrated leadership and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide statistical oversight on research projects and train less experienced analysts.
• Write statistical analysis plans and perform quality control on deliverables.
• Consult on research publication and contribute to protocol writing.

Skills

Statistical leadership

Research design

Data analysis

Scientific writing

Oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Education

Ph.D. in Biostatistics

Master's in Statistical Sciences

Job description

Department: EPID@Work Research Institute

Number of Positions: 1

Term: 1 Year Contract

Contract: Full-time

Location: Thunder Bay Campus, In Person ONLY

Start Date: As soon as possible

The EPID@Work Research Institute at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada invites highly qualified and motivated applicants to a Biostatistician / Postdoctoral Fellow position available under the leadership of Dr. Vicki Kristman. Members of the Institute conduct research in three main research areas of the Institute: mental health in the workplace; equity, diversity, and inclusion; and knowledge mobilization and implementation. Specifically, the successful candidate will work as a biostatistical expert within the Institute. This is an excellent opportunity for new PhD graduates in biostatistics to apply their training and build an independent program of research. Biostatisticians will benefit from an active well-funded interdisciplinary research environment with multiple opportunities for publication. The stipend is highly competitive and commensurate with experience. Opportunities for the biostatistician to apply for independent funding will be available and encouraged.

The EPID@Work Research Institute was established in 2018 to conduct high quality, transdisciplinary research in the areas of work-related injury and disability prevention with a particular focus on issues relevant to Northwestern Ontario. Our goal is to bring together community and academia to conduct research together. In 2022, we officially became a member of Ontario’s occupational health and safety system. A multiple-year appointment is dependent on satisfactory performance.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide day to day technical and operational statistical leadership to project teams within the Institute.
• Provide statistical oversight on research projects, ensuring sound statistical methodologies in study design, sample size estimation, statistical analysis planning, statistical modeling, data handling, analysis and reporting.
• Coach, mentor, develop, and provide technical review, advice and expertise to less experienced analysts and students.
• Provide statistical input in protocol design and development. Participate in the writing of protocols and research proposals.
• Write statistical analysis plans, statistical reports, and statistical methodology sections of reports and manuscripts. Perform peer review of others’ statistical analysis plans and other technical statistical documents.
• Perform hands on statistical analysis and modeling, maintaining expertise in state-of-the-art statistical methodologies.
• Validate core statistical tables, listings, and figures programed by statistical analysts or research associates/assistants, ensuring that results are complete and accurate. Perform overall quality control on statistical deliverables before release.
• Review and confirm dataset specifications for sharing of data.
• Provide statistical consultation to research personnel (staff and students) for the publication of study results, and participate in the writing of abstracts, manuscripts, posters, and presentations.
• Contribute to organization development and growth by participating in the interview and evaluation process for professional applicants.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. degree in biostatistics, statistical sciences, mathematical analysis or related fields (preferred) OR a Master’s degree in the above fields with at least 10 years of relevant experience, with demonstrated exceptional ability and performance
• Current knowledge of and experience with research design, research methodologies, data analysis, and risk assessments.
• Evidence of experience in preparation and publication of manuscripts, including at least two first author publications (accepted or in press); excellent scientific writing and strong oral communications skills.
• Results oriented work ethic to work independently and undertake tasks needed to accomplish work objectives and deliver quality, consistent and timely results.
• Demonstrated leadership, conflict resolution, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to adapt readily to change.
• Models and promotes core ethical practice and reflects an optimistic and positive attitude.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a single PDF document containing a cover letter, resume, and the contact information of three professional references to:

Dr. Vicki Kristman

Director, EPID@Work Research Institute

Email: [e-mail]

A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada form must accompany your package.

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons and persons with disabilities, andpersons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.Lakehead University is committed to an environment of open access to employment opportunities. Accommodations are available for all applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources at [phone]. We appreciate your interest; however, we will only notify those selected for an interview.