Research Associate, Health Data Analytics & Evaluation

University of Calgary; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Research Associate in Health Data Analytics & Evaluation. This full-time role offers the chance to work on impactful healthcare initiatives, improving physician practices through evidence-based data. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, conduct advanced statistical analyses, and contribute to scholarly dissemination. The position emphasizes innovation and quality improvement in healthcare, providing a unique opportunity to make a difference in the medical field. If you're passionate about data and healthcare, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in health sciences or equivalent experience required.
• 1-3 years of experience working with health data, preferably in QI or research.

Responsibilities

• Advise on research methods to measure change and impact over time.
• Integrate and manage complex datasets for longitudinal consistency.

Skills

Statistical Analysis (R, Stata)

Data Management

Data Visualization (Tableau, Excel)

Communication Skills

Quality Improvement (QI)

Longitudinal Data Analysis

Education

Master's degree in health sciences

Equivalent experience

Tools

R

Stata

SAS

Tableau

Microsoft 365

Job description

Research Associate, Health Data Analytics & Evaluation

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Position Overview

The Physician Learning Program in the Office of Continuing Medical Education at the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Research Associate, Health Data Analytics & Evaluation. This full-time fixed-term position is approximately 10 months (based on grant funding), with potential for extension.

The Physician Learning Program (PLP) is a collaborative initiative between the University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry and the University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine. It aims to improve healthcare by providing physicians and teams with meaningful, evidence-based data and tools for reflective practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on research methods to properly measure change and impact over time
• Integrate, clean, and manage complex datasets from multiple systems for longitudinal consistency and accuracy
• Conduct data mapping, transformation, and document variables and quality assurance protocols
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop sustainable, scalable quality improvement (QI) solutions based on real-world clinical data

Data Analysis, Evaluation & Reporting

• Perform advanced statistical analyses (e.g., R, Stata) to generate insights for clinical reflection and system outcomes
• Conduct regression and quantitative analyses to assess changes in physician practices over time
• Lead evaluation activities to determine initiative effectiveness and impact
• Use real-time data for adaptive learning and improvement in collaboration with project teams

Scholarly Dissemination

• Support ethics applications, including study design and research methods
• Contribute to publications and conference presentations, including drafting methods, analyses, and discussions

Qualifications

• Master's degree in health sciences, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or Health Informatics (or equivalent experience)
• 1-3 years of experience working with health data, preferably in QI or research
• Proficiency with statistical software (R, Stata, SAS) and data visualization tools (Tableau, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience managing and analyzing complex, longitudinal health datasets
• Knowledge of implementation science frameworks and qualitative evaluation (asset)
• Familiarity with Alberta health data systems (Connect Care, physician claims, DAD, etc.)
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications and effective communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams

Application Details

Deadline: May 9, 2025

We thank all applicants; only those selected for further steps will be contacted.

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, within the Technical Job Family, Phase 3.

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About the University of Calgary

UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Calgary. It is a top research university, founded in 1966, with approximately 36,000 students. It emphasizes innovative learning, research, and entrepreneurial thinking. Visit ucalgary.ca for more information.

The university is committed to Indigenous inclusion and diversity, welcoming applications from all qualified candidates, especially from underrepresented groups, and offers accommodations during the recruitment process.