Statistical Analyst

The University of British Columbia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Statistical Analyst to join a dynamic research team. This role involves providing expertise in research design and statistical analysis, focusing on reproductive health and policy impacts. The ideal candidate will possess advanced programming skills in SAS, R, or Stata, and have significant experience with health administrative datasets. You will lead statistical analyses, collaborate on multi-jurisdictional projects, and contribute to grant proposals and publications. If you are passionate about research and have a strong analytical background, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of research analysis experience.
• Expertise in statistical software and large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large datasets and develop research methodologies.
• Lead complex statistical analyses and mentor team members.

Skills

Statistical Analysis

Research Design

Data Confidentiality

Programming in SAS

Programming in R

Programming in Stata

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Postgraduate degree in Statistics

Master's degree in Statistics or Computer Data Processing

Tools

SAS

R

Stata

Job description

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This position involves providing expertise in research design and statistical analysis within Dr. Laura Schummers’s research team. Responsibilities include analyzing large datasets, developing research methodologies, leading complex statistical analyses, and collaborating on multi-jurisdictional projects involving administrative health data. The role requires advanced programming skills in SAS, R, or Stata, and experience with health administrative datasets.

The Statistical Analyst will support various projects related to reproductive health, policy impacts, and epidemiology, contributing to grant proposals, methodological development, and publication of research findings. They will also mentor team members and ensure data confidentiality and integrity.

Minimum qualifications include a postgraduate degree in Statistics with at least three years of research analysis experience. Preferred qualifications include a master's degree in statistics or computer data processing and extensive experience with large datasets and statistical software.

The role reports to the Principal Investigator, involves independent work within a team, and requires excellent communication, organizational, and confidentiality skills.