Postdoctoral Scholar in Preventive Health Interventions and Data Science on Cancer and Chronic [...]

University of Calgary; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar to engage in groundbreaking research in Preventive Health Interventions and Data Science on Cancer and Chronic Disease. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on innovative projects aimed at integrating health interventions into clinical workflows. The successful candidate will receive mentorship from leading experts in the field and will be encouraged to apply for external funding. Join a dynamic team dedicated to advancing public health and making a significant impact in the community. This position promises a supportive environment and the chance to contribute to meaningful research that can shape the future of health care.

Benefits

Research allowance

Mentorship opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• PhD completed within last 3 years with expertise in epidemiology and biostatistics.
• Fluency in English and eligibility to reside in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Support research initiatives on cancer and chronic disease prevention.
• Contribute to the IPiC-Health research project and other health data science projects.

Skills

Epidemiological concepts

Biostatistical techniques

Analytical tools for data management

R software

SQL

Health intervention design

Data analysis of health care data

Artificial intelligence

Implementation science

Education

PhD in Epidemiology or related field

Tools

R software

SQL

Snowflake

Connect Care platform

Job description

Description

Area: Preventive Health Interventions and Data Science on Cancer and Chronic Disease

Duration: 1 year with possibility of extension

Start Date: Upon recruitment of a suitable candidate

Salary: $60,000+ (negotiable) per annum, plus benefits (+2000 annum research allowance)

The Department of Community Health Sciences in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in Interventions and Data Science on Cancer and Chronic Disease.

Job Description:

The University of Calgary is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar position in Preventive Health Interventions and Data Science on Cancer and Chronic Disease, to be based in Calgary, Alberta. Candidates will have the opportunity for first-hand experience with research initiatives directly related to the key focus areas. The successful candidate will support The Integrating Prevention into Connect Care for Health (IPiC-Health) research project, which aims to integrate Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral (SBIR) within Connect Care-facilitated clinical workflows in ambulatory and inpatient settings, to identify and address tobacco use, alcohol use, and physical inactivity and to demonstrate the feasibility, acceptability and impact of SBIR. Additionally, the candidate will contribute to other health care intervention and data science projects pertaining to cancer and chronic diseases in relation to the IPiC-Health initiative.

The postdoctoral scholar will work under the co-supervision of Dr. Kamala Adhikari Dahal and Dr. Gary Teare. Drs. Adhikari and Teare are epidemiologists and population health services researchers by background. They are Senior Scientist and Scientific Director, respectively, in the Cancer Prevention and Screening Innovation team (within the Public Health Evidence and Innovation Division of Provincial Population and Public Health, Alberta Health Services). They are also both Adjunct Assistant Professors in the Department of Community Health Sciences at the University of Calgary.

We offer close mentorship, opportunities to contribute to a wide variety of research projects in cancer and chronic disease prevention and screening, and a collegial and supportive working environment. The expectation is for recruited Scholar to apply for external fellowship funding support at the university, provincial and national levels. This Postdoctoral Scholarship will mentor emerging research leaders in data science.

Qualifications:

• Successful applicants will have completed their PhD within the last 3 years, and have expertise in the methodological areas highlighted above with a competitive publication list and academic record.
• Preference will be given to those who hold advanced (PhD) training in Epidemiology/research methodology and Biostatistics.
• Successful candidates will be fluent in English and be eligible to reside in Canada during the Scholarship.

The candidate will have expertise in the following areas:

• Strong skills in using epidemiological and biostatistical concepts, principles, and techniques.
• Strong skills in using analytical tools and resources for data organization/management and analysis, including R software (preferable), SQL, Snowflake or cloud-based platforms.
• Experience in the design and evaluation of health interventions.
• Strong skills in the analysis of routinely collected health care data (administrative health data, electronic health records).
• Expertise in the application of artificial intelligence (and/or machine learning) in creating and evaluating health interventions and/or willingness to advance in this area.
• Connect Care platform-related analytics and/or willingness to advance in this area (preferable).
• Implementation science (preferable).

Application Details:

For more information about this opportunity, please contact [e-mail]

Individuals interested in this opportunity should submit the following in a single PDF file via email:

• Letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae
• Any relevant publications
• Names and contact information of three references (including their PhD supervisor).

The terms and conditions of employment are covered under the UCalgary and PDAC Collective Agreement. To find out more about postdoctoral scholar program at the University of Calgary visit our Postdocs website.

To learn more about postdoctoral scholar opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Postdoc Careers website.

About the University of Calgary

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About Calgary, Alberta

Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from the strongest economy in the nation and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, and is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments ([e-mail]) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources ([e-mail]).