About the role
Description
The Department of Oncology in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Data Analyst. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 12 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.
This position reports to the Principal Investigator. The position will focus on studies in the analysis of real-world data for cancer outcomes and methods for precision health analytics.
Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):
- Oversees computerized laboratory database, including data cleaning, cutting, programming, data storage and management
- Perform easy to complex statistical analysis
- Assists in preparation of data for scientific presentations and research manuscripts
- Development of tools and programs to assist with data visualizations, decision support tools, and knowledge translation products
- Advise and train students, co-workers and researchers in statistics/biostatistics and specific databases as needed
- Ensures that work assigned is completed as required
- Ensures that immediate supervisor is kept informed of activities and progress of work
- Share knowledge and expertise to improve team work
- Keep up-to-date with advances in field of statistics/biostatics
Qualifications / Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Statistics, Computer Science, or equivalent required
- Experience working in data science as a research assistant required
- Courses in database management, multiregression analysis, survival analysis and repeated measures analysis
- Working expertise of Statistical software: R (required), SAS (preferred), and STATA (preferred)
- Proficiency in a Windows environment: Knowledge of MS office (required) and MS Access (preferred)
- Ability to interpret/explain results from data analyses in the context of the research project
- Effective communication of statistical ideas (oral and written) with health researchers
- Ability to multitask and great organizational skills
- Ability to manage and determine priorities
- Strong analytical reasoning skills and decision making skills are essential
Application Deadline: July 17, 2025
We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.
This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Technical Job Family, Phase 1.
For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Management and Staff Careers 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.
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
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 Institutional Commitments (equity@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).
Do you have most but not all the qualifications? Research show that women, racialized and visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At UCalgary we are committed to achieving equitable, diverse, inclusive and accessible employment practices and workplaces and encourage you to apply if you believe you are right for this role.
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
About University of Calgary
The University of Calgary is a leading Canadian university located in the nation's most enterprising city. The university has a clear strategic direction to become one of Canada's top five research universities, where research and innovative teaching go hand in hand, and where we fully engage the communities we both serve and lead. This strategy is called Eyes High, inspired by the university's Gaelic motto, which translates as 'I will lift up my eyes.’
About the role
Description
The Department of Oncology in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Data Analyst. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 12 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.
This position reports to the Principal Investigator. The position will focus on studies in the analysis of real-world data for cancer outcomes and methods for precision health analytics.
Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):
- Oversees computerized laboratory database, including data cleaning, cutting, programming, data storage and management
- Perform easy to complex statistical analysis
- Assists in preparation of data for scientific presentations and research manuscripts
- Development of tools and programs to assist with data visualizations, decision support tools, and knowledge translation products
- Advise and train students, co-workers and researchers in statistics/biostatistics and specific databases as needed
- Ensures that work assigned is completed as required
- Ensures that immediate supervisor is kept informed of activities and progress of work
- Share knowledge and expertise to improve team work
- Keep up-to-date with advances in field of statistics/biostatics
Qualifications / Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Statistics, Computer Science, or equivalent required
- Experience working in data science as a research assistant required
- Courses in database management, multiregression analysis, survival analysis and repeated measures analysis
- Working expertise of Statistical software: R (required), SAS (preferred), and STATA (preferred)
- Proficiency in a Windows environment: Knowledge of MS office (required) and MS Access (preferred)
- Ability to interpret/explain results from data analyses in the context of the research project
- Effective communication of statistical ideas (oral and written) with health researchers
- Ability to multitask and great organizational skills
- Ability to manage and determine priorities
- Strong analytical reasoning skills and decision making skills are essential
Application Deadline: July 17, 2025
We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.
This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Technical Job Family, Phase 1.
For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Management and Staff Careers 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.
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
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 Institutional Commitments (equity@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).
Do you have most but not all the qualifications? Research show that women, racialized and visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At UCalgary we are committed to achieving equitable, diverse, inclusive and accessible employment practices and workplaces and encourage you to apply if you believe you are right for this role.
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
About University of Calgary
The University of Calgary is a leading Canadian university located in the nation's most enterprising city. The university has a clear strategic direction to become one of Canada's top five research universities, where research and innovative teaching go hand in hand, and where we fully engage the communities we both serve and lead. This strategy is called Eyes High, inspired by the university's Gaelic motto, which translates as 'I will lift up my eyes.’