Staff - Non Union

Job Category

M&P - AAPS

Job Profile

AAPS Salaried - Statistical Analysis, Level A

Job Title

Statistician, Division of General Surgery

Department

Education Programs Administration | Department of Surgery | Faculty of Medicine

Compensation Range

$6,251.00 - $8,986.00 CAD Monthly

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Posting End Date

May 7, 2026

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

April 27, 2027

This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary
The Statistician supports clinical and translational research initiatives within the Department of Surgery by collaborating closely with general surgeons, surgical fellows, residents, and research staff on study design, statistical analysis, and interpretation of results. The incumbent provides expert guidance on research methodology and data analysis across a wide range of surgical research projects, including clinical trials, observational studies, outcomes research, and quality improvement initiatives.

The Statistician plays a key role in developing rigorous research protocols, ensuring appropriate statistical methods are applied, and assisting in the preparation of abstracts, manuscripts, and grant applications. The incumbent also contributes to the education and mentorship of surgical trainees in research methodology and statistical literacy to support high-quality scholarly activity within the department.

Organizational Status
The UBC Faculty of Medicine Department of Surgery educates learners at the undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate levels, and pursues research to make innovative advancements in knowledge and practice to improve health. The Department consists of more than 600 physicians, surgeons, scientists and educators and over 70 administrative, research and technical staff in nine divisions distributed across British Columbia. Specialty training programs are offered in Cardiac Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, General Surgery, Neurosurgery, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Radiation Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Thoracic Surgery and Vascular Surgery. The Department is also home to the Branch for Global Surgical Care (BGSC).

The incumbent reports to the Education Program Manager, with functional direction provided by the General Surgery Program Co-Directors, the UBC Division Head of General Surgery, and the Head, Vancouver Acute Division of General Surgery. They work closely with trainees, other research staff and administrative staff in the Division of General Surgery

Work Performed
Research Design & Statistical Consultation

• Collaborates with surgeons, residents, fellows, and research staff to design scientifically rigorous clinical research studies.
• Provides consultation on research methodology, including study design, sample size calculations, power analysis, and statistical analysis plans.
• Advises investigators on appropriate statistical approaches for clinical, translational, and health services research.

Data Analysis & Interpretation

• Performs statistical analyses using statistical software such as R, SAS, SPSS, or Stata.
• Develops reproducible workflows for data cleaning, validation, and statistical analysis.
• Interprets statistical results and translate findings into clinically meaningful conclusions for surgical investigators.

Collaboration & Mentorship

• Guides residents and fellows on development of research projects from study conception through analysis and publication.
• Supports residents’ statistical literacy through consultation and educational activities.
• Participates in research meetings, protocol development discussions, and divisional academic activities.

Scholarly Output

• Drafts research protocols, grant applications, abstracts, and manuscripts.
• Contributes to statistical sections of grant proposals and scientific publications.
• Ensures statistical reporting meets standards required by peer-reviewed journals and funding agencies.

Data Management & Quality

• Supports the development and maintenance of research databases (e.g., REDCap).
• Manages and validates research datasets to ensure data quality, integrity, and completeness.
• Maintains compliance with institutional policies, IRB requirements, and data governance standards.
• Performs other responsibilities, as required.

Working Conditions

The workspace is in a standard office environment.

Consequence of Error/Judgement
A high level of judgment is associated with this position. Errors in data analyses or in the maintenance of, and the assurance of the accuracy and consistency of, data could result in a waste of financial resources, non-renewal or research funding, or loss of currently held funding. Inadequate documentation, organization, communication and planning may adversely affect the image and reputation of the Division of General Surgery and the Department of Surgery.

Supervision Received
The candidate reports directly to the Education Program Manager, Luiza Shamkulova.

Supervision Given
None

Minimum Qualifications

• Post-graduate degree in Statistics. Minimum of two 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting surgical or clinical outcomes research

• Experience supporting trainee research work and providing guidance to trainees.

• Experience working with databases.

• Experience in grant writing and drafting research abstracts, presentations and publications.

• Ability to identify key results from scientific, statistical, and quantitative research findings

• Ability to support the design of clinical research studies.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, along with the ability to work and interact positively and constructively in a team environment and independently, and with a wide range of professionals and students.

• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize work, multi-task, schedule and meet deadlines.

• Ability to actively listen and probe for information to clarify complex requests.

• Effective oral and written communications, with the ability to compose clear and grammatically correct correspondence and business documents.

• Ability to take initiative, anticipate emerging issues and recommend actions to mitigate problems.

• Must be able to self-direct, work both independently and within a team environment.

• Ability to exercise tact, diplomacy and discretion; appropriately handle confidential and sensitive matters.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Intermediate level Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

About Us

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 workplace.accessibility@ubc.ca.