Health Research Analyst

Fredericton, NB

Science and Research
Experienced
Full-time
$63,327 - $86,308 / year
Competition Number: #228-24.25

Benefits:

1. Health Insurance
2. Dental Insurance
3. Paid Time Off
4. Flexible Work
5. Retirement Plans
6. Life Insurance
7. Disability Insurance
8. Employee Assistance Program
9. Tuition Aid
10. Wellness Programs

Closing Date: May 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM

New Brunswick Institute of Data, Research & Training

NB-IRDT is a research institute at the University of New Brunswick and the sole provincial administrative data repository in New Brunswick. We house privacy-protected population-level data, which we use to conduct research that supports informed policy- and decision-making to promote the health and social prosperity of New Brunswickers. NB-IRDT offers consultation and research services to a variety of stakeholders such as the government, different departments, NGOs, and academic researchers in various research streams like education, health, and economic policy research. In order to conduct these research services, NB-IRDT follows specific steps and procedures in privacy management, data access, data analysis, reporting, monitoring, and evaluation.

WHAT WE OFFER

Full-time | 1 Year Term | Fredericton | On-Campus

Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 8:15 am - 4:30 pm | 36.25 hours per week

Salary Range: $63,327 - $86,308 per annum

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the Research Manager, the Analyst supports researchers in all aspects of a research project. This includes planning, coordination, and execution of qualitative research initiatives - including data collection, analysis, reporting, and report writing. Health Research analysts also complete data validation and ensure the accuracy of NB-IRDT's data and support mixed methods research and evaluation projects.

1. Develop and manage assigned tasks related to research and evaluation projects in collaboration with research leads.
2. Oversee the overall project management including timelines of your assigned tasks.
3. Participate in the planning, development, and implementation of new research and evaluation initiatives.
4. Assist with the development of study protocols, data measures, data creation plans, and analytic plans.
5. Assist GNB departments and external agencies in preparing data sets to move to the NB-IRDT repository.
6. Clean, manage, and analyze large provincial administrative databases and/or primary collected or qualitative data; identify and advise on data limitations, and collaborate with GNB and NB-IRDT staff on solutions to overcoming those limitations.
7. Complete data stewardship functions, including data validation to ensure its accuracy.
8. Create and update reference guides for data sets and/or interview guides for qualitative studies.
9. Assist researchers in the preparation of forms required for access to NB-IRDT data.
10. Output, interpret, and communicate study results with project team and external stakeholders verbally and in writing.
11. Contribute to writing research reports and scientific manuscripts for academic publication.
12. Prepare analytic qualitative data sets, and conduct and interpret data analyses using population-based administrative, clinical registry, and survey data.
13. Liaise with NB-IRDT stakeholders as needed for consultation, presentation of results, and research and evaluation development.
14. Liaise with external stakeholder organizations and deliver presentations, as needed, on projects in their research portfolio.
15. Participate in the planning, development, and implementation of new research initiatives.
16. Assist in the development and production of the NB-IRDT strategic plan.

WHAT YOU BRING

1. A Graduate Degree in a health-related field (Epidemiology, Science, Social Sciences, Biostatistics), or a related field.
2. 3-5 years' experience in manipulating large complex data sets and applying statistical and epidemiological methods and principles to health services research.

Additional Strengths

1. Experience with evaluation projects and mixed methods research projects.
2. Experience with NVivo or similar qualitative data analysis software.
3. Experience with administrative data such as hospital discharge, out-patient, and related databases, and with survey data.
4. Knowledge of statistical software (STATA, R, MATLAB, SPSS) and Microsoft Office.
5. Ability to output, organize, and interpret statistical results in reports for diverse audiences.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

We thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.