Research Associate

Your Opportunity: Cancer Care Alberta is responsible for cancer treatment and research for the province of Alberta. The Department of Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention Research (CEPR) is seeking a casual/hourly Research Associate based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The position will work with Dr. Lin Yang, a CEPR Research Scientist, on their research studies. Current research is focused on understanding the causes and progression of cancer, developing interventions targeted at modifiable lifestyle factors, accelerating implementation of research findings at a population level and enhancing knowledge translation through the development of clinical and population health guidelines. The Research Associate will work within an established research support team that currently includes several MSc-trained epidemiologists and statisticians, database managers and data support specialists, systems analyst, grant administrators and research assistants. Description: The Research Associate will have specific individual responsibilities actively supporting Dr. Yang’s research program by providing support to activities related to obtaining and conducting external peer-reviewed epidemiologic research studies. Independent judgment and expertise will be essential in performing the job duties that include: Assisting in the writing and preparation of grant applications and manuscripts for publication. Assisting in the design of research studies including data collection methods. Performing literature reviews as required. Preparing presentations for scientific conferences. Preparing written summaries of data analyses including figures, tables, as needed for scientific papers. As part of ongoing development, the Research Associate will also have access to weekly and monthly seminars, research forums, journal clubs, invited speakers and visiting scholars and will have the opportunity for further education and training in epidemiology as needed. Transition Company: Cancer Care Alberta Classification: Research Associate Union: Exempt Unit and Program: Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention Research Primary Location: Arthur Child Cancer Centre Location Details: Eligible to work remotely within Alberta Employee Class: Casual/Relief FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 01-SEP-2026 Date Available: 14-SEP-2026 Hours per Shift: 4.00 Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Minimum Salary: $31.64 Maximum Salary: $54.36 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable Required Qualifications: The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a Health Sciences related disciplines. Additional Required Qualifications: Experience writing literature reviews, performing statistical analyses of population level datasets, participating in the planning and execution of research projects is essential. Two or more years' experience in a research setting is required. Preferred Qualifications: As Required.

The Research Associate supports Dr. Yang's research program by assisting in the design of epidemiologic studies and the preparation of grant applications and manuscripts. Responsibilities include performing literature reviews and preparing data analysis summaries for scientific publications.

A Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences or a related discipline is required. Candidates must have at least two years of experience in a research setting, including statistical analysis of population-level datasets.

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• Grant Writing
• Manuscript Preparation
• Research Design
• Data Collection
• Literature Reviews
• Statistical Analysis
• Population Level Datasets
• Epidemiology
• Knowledge Translation
• Scientific Presentation

• Science & Research
• Healthcare
• Data & Analytics

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 25, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level