Postdoctoral Scholar in Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention, Community Health Sciences

3 days ago

Calgary, Canada The University of Calgary Full time

**Description**

**Area**: Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention

**Duration**: 2 years with the possibility of extension

**Start Date**: February 2025 (timeline negotiable)

**Salary**: Minimum of $70,000 per annum plus Plan C benefits

Critical thinking, independent judgment, attention to detail, timeliness, ability to learn new methods, and strong problem-solving skills will be essential in performing the job duties. Specific required skills include:

- Executing and managing all assigned phases of the CRSP-funded project
- Detailed study management and documentation
- Conducting comprehensive literature searches
- Manipulating large and complex datasets, an asset
- Conducting data quality checks and logging corrections
- Conducting basic and advanced statistical analyses in Stata, SAS and/or R, and documenting data analysis steps
- Preparing written summaries of data analyses including figures and tables, as needed for scientific papers
- Leading the writing and preparation of manuscripts for publication
- Assisting in the preparation of recruitment and data collection materials for research projects
- Working in a diverse team
- In-scope supervision of other staff members and/or trainees

As part of ongoing development, the Postdoctoral Scholar will also have access to seminars, research forums, journal clubs, invited speakers and visiting scholars, and will have the opportunity for further education and training in epidemiology and data science as needed. Application to postdoctoral scholarships will be expected. National and international conference attendance will be supported.

**Qualifications**:

- PhD degree, completed within the last 3 years, in Epidemiology or Public Health;
- Established peer-reviewed publication record
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills

**Application Details**:

- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Names of three references

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**.

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