Date Posted: 10/08/2024Req ID: 40051Faculty/Division: Dalla Lana School of Public HealthDepartment: Dalla Lana School of Public HealthCampus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)Position Number: 00057142Description:About us:The Dalla Lana School of Public Health is a Faculty of the University of Toronto that originated as one of the Schools of Hygiene begun by the Rockefeller Foundation in 1927. The School, which played a critical role in the COVID-19 pandemic response, went through a dramatic renaissance after the 2003 SARS crisis and it is now the largest public health school in Canada, with more than 850 faculty, 1,000 students, and research and training partnerships with institutions throughout Toronto and the world. With $76 million in research funding per year, including more than $31.5 million held at DLSPH, the School contributes to improving population health and health policy and health systems through discoveries and innovation in data science and AI, maternal, child and reproductive health, climate change, implementation and improvement sciences, preventable disease through vaccines and prevention, comparative health policy, sustainable and equitable health systems, global and Indigenous health, among many other areas.Your opportunity:The DLSPH is seeking a highly motivated and skilled epidemiologist to join an innovative research project investigating biomarkers of exposure to environmental chemicals and cancer risk among participants in the Canadian Health Measures Survey. The project aims to investigate occupational and environmental risk factors for exposure and estimate associations between chemical biomarkers and cancer incidence. As the Research Data Analyst, you will be performing statistical analyses of complex data sets and writing program scripts within a Statistics Canada Research Data Centre. Utilizing your strong methodological training, you will prepare results tables and figures for use in research papers and work as part of a team of other epidemiologists to accomplish study objectives. You will also participate in ongoing engagement with study collaborators.Your responsibilities will include:Preparing draft statistical reports and summaries from data collectedAnalyzing and writing program scripts to extract, reformat and analyze dataImplementing and executing qualitative and/or quantitative research methodsProviding detailed information on data analysis findings to stakeholdersFormatting manuscripts according to publication guidelinesFostering stakeholder engagement and maintaining relationships with project partnersHandling sensitive and/or confidential informationEssential Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.Minimum one (1) year of relevant experience analyzing datasets and preparing statistical reports and summaries.Demonstrated experience executing quantitative research methodsDemonstrated proficiency in analyzing and writing program scripts in SAS or RStrong experience maintaining relationships with stakeholders and project partners.Strong communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skillsExcellent organizational skills, time management and problem-solving skills with the ability to meet conflicting priorities and balance multiple projectsDemonstrates initiative and possesses a strong commitment to research work.Strong commitment to accuracy and attention to detailStrong commitment to confidentiality and adherence to relevant policies and procedures.Assets (Nonessential):Master's Degree preferredTo be successful in this role you will be:MeticulousOrganizedResourcefulThis is a term position of 1 year.Closing Date: 10/22/2024, 11:59PM ETEmployee Group: USWAppointment Type: Grant - TermSchedule: Full-TimePay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:USW Pay Band 08 -- $62,832 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $80,351. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.Job Category: Research Administration & TeachingRecruiter: Amanda Di FonzoLived Experience Statement:Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.Diversity StatementThe University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.Accessibility StatementThe University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission. The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact ******.
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