Postdoctoral Scholar in Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention

2 days ago

Calgary, Canada The University of Calgary Full time $70,000

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

The Department of Community Health Sciences in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention.

Job Description:

The Postdoctoral Scholar will be supervised by Dr. Miranda Fidler-Benaoudia and take direction from the team of an awarded grant from Alberta Health’s Cancer Research for Screening and Prevention (CRSP) funding program. The successful candidate will bring to fruition a project seeking to understand cancer risk factors for adolescent and young adult cancers (i.e., diagnosed between 15 to 39 years age), as well as cancer knowledge and beliefs among Albertan youths. To do this, the Postdoctoral Scholar will (1) co-design and conduct a comprehensive lifetime assessment of potential risk factors, (2) survey Albertan youths about their knowledge and beliefs of established cancer risk factors, as well as signs and symptoms of cancer and existing primary and secondary cancer prevention strategies, and (3) analyze all collected survey data. Additional projects using the Alberta AYA Cancer Survivor Study (ayacancerAB.com), a population-based cohort of survivors of adolescent and young adult cancer, will be developed based upon the successful candidate’s interests, where primarily administrative health databases and registry data will be utilized.

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 development of grant applications
  • 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

Preference will be given to candidates with two or more years’ experience in a research setting, knowledge of oncology, and/or experience using administrative health databases.

Application Details:

Individuals interested in this challenging and rewarding opportunity in a growth-oriented organization should submit the following documents through the UCalgary portal using the “Apply Now” button below:

  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Names of three references

This posting will remain active until the successful candidate is identified. The start date is negotiable and all interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible rather than waiting until closer to their ideal start date. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada, although others are encouraged to apply.

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.

About the University of Calgary

UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

About Calgary, Alberta

Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders' in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from the strongest economy in the nation and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.

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As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding diversity EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (equity@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).

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