Biostatistician

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC

2d • CA$7,852 - CA$12,243 • Onsite

About The Position

The individual will conduct statistical and data mining analyses for identifying and evaluating early-life biomarkers predictive of asthma development in children and other immune-mediated disorders of childhood. Major responsibilities include (1) designing statistical methodologies for new and ongoing research projects-selecting/devising study designs, and developing study procedures (2) selecting/designing appropriate analytic and evaluation procedures, especially pertaining to large data sets from DNA methylation, RNA-Seq and microbiome sequencing experiments (3) contributing to the education and training of graduate students and post-doctoral fellows, providing direction in relation to data analysis of projects (4) writing research proposals, reports and manuscripts for publication and presentation of findings at conferences and meetings.

Requirements

• Post-graduate degree in Statistics.
• Minimum of three years of related experience in research analysis, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Nice To Haves

• PhD in numerical modeling or statistics preferred.
• Experience developing and implementing data-processing workflows.
• Experience with statistical analysis techniques and scripting languages (R preferred).
• Experience working with linked health care data and expertise in advanced statistical techniques is essential.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data, determine implications, and provide recommendations.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Excellent oral and written communication, analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Performs data cleansing and statistical analysis on clinical and environmental data together with multi-omics datasets including (but not limited to) DNA methylation, transcriptomic, microbiome sequencing reads.
• Develops complex statistical models and strategies for the analysis of biological and other relevant data.
• Collaborates with other researchers and statisticians to share knowledge and strategies for data analysis.
• Develops, implements, tests and documents scripts and procedures to perform analyses.
• Develops data dictionaries.
• Develops and implements techniques for graphical visualization of the data and statistical results.
• Presents research findings to the team and investigators, and integrates feedback.
• Presents research findings at conferences and related research events.
• Prepares content for academic manuscripts, technical reports, research proposals, and presentations.
• Participates in the evaluation, selection, planning and integration of technology and software solutions to further research goals.
• Keeps up to date with new application, technology, and algorithmic developments and supports best practices in bioinformatics research.
• Performs other related duties, as required.

Benefits

• The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. A large part of what makes us unique is the community of engaged students, faculty, and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world. Recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential. New ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work. Are you ready to embrace the future together? Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If you have any accommodation or accessibility needs during the job application process, please contact the Centre for Workplace Accessibility at [email protected].

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level