Statistician

The Vulnerability, Trauma, Resilience and Culture (V-TRaC) research laboratory, directed by Dr. Jude Mary Cénat, is looking for a full-time statistician (35h/week). The V-TRaC pursues a research program among young people and adults. V-TRaC studies situations of vulnerability; mental health disparities and the impact of trauma in relation to coping and resilience strategies; and overall mental health. Our research aims to integrate clinical, developmental, individual, community, family, social and cultural factors in the development of assessment, prevention and intervention tools that meet the real needs of individuals and communities.

The successful candidate will assist the principal investigator and co-investigators in statistical analysis of quantitative research data.

Data Analysis

• Processes, organizes and summarizes data, reporting experiment results using a variety of scientific, word processing, spreadsheet or statistical software applications or program platforms.
• Conducts preliminary analysis of qualitative data, summarization of findings, and development of visuals to communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Performs content analysis of unstructured open‐ended data (including: open‐ended survey responses, literature reviews, audio recordings, pictures and web pages, etc.) using such qualitative research software as NVivo.
• Conducts statistical analyses ranging from descriptive and correlation analysis to multivariate analyses using computer software.
• Carry out longitudinal data analysis and multi-level analysis.
• Designs and creates special programs for tasks such as data entry, cleaning and statistical analysis.
• Develops models and writes programs with software such as SPSS, SAS, and Microsoft Excel.
• Prepares detailed documentation files.
• Prepares tables, graphs, fact sheets, and written reports summarizing research results.
• Assists with the preparation, writing, translation (English and French), of key documents including ethics applications, project reports, manuscripts for publication, abstracts, scientific posters and presentations by providing technical content in support of such documents.

Data capture, maintenance and access

• Data collection, entry and record keeping.
• Compiles, codes, categorizes, tabulates information or data.
• Verifies the accuracy and validity of data entered in databases; corrects any errors.
• Audits or verifies information or data.
• Maintains accurate records of interviews, safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects, as necessary.
• Creates and maintains computer data sets and databases, including participant database.

Writing up and submitting research results for publication or presentation

• Collates and organizes material for research papers, manuscripts, interim progress or final reports, articles or other documents for publication, presentation or submission to funding agencies, steering groups, etc.
• Assists investigator and project staff with authoring relevant sections of manuscripts, and facilitate submission of study results, conference abstracts and preparation of posters and oral presentations journal articles, for publications.

Organize and/or participate in information dissemination activities

• Assists in the organization and implementation of research dissemination events including conferences, seminars and workshops.
• Assists in the organization of and development of material for, and implements research coordination events including conferences, seminars and workshops amongst project investigators and stakeholders.
• Attend and contribute to relevant research and research dissemination meetings.
• Assists with any other duties required by the research project or management of the research lab.

Conduct of Research Project

• Performs on-site field research at local, regional and international levels.
• Undertakes day to day research activity within the overall agreed research program by preparing, setting up, conducting and recording the outcomes of data and information gathering activities, experiments and fieldwork.
• Collects qualitative and quantitative data (onsite, online, in the field).
• Administers research questionnaires and/or standardized tests to research subjects.
• Conducts information and data retrieval searches using electronic databases; conducts case-based analysis research, including work with detailed primary documents.
• Conducts document analysis research (e.g. searching, reading and analyzing company reports and financial statements).
• Conducts and leads focus groups.
• Conducts internet-based and library research.
• Extracts and links data from different databases for analysis.
• Conducts interviews (face‐to‐face, telephone and online).
• Assists with reviewing, assembling, and synthesizing existing research literature within the field.
• Conducts observational studies.
• Develops online digital resources, including databases and corpuses.
• Contributes subject matter, such as interviews, documents and analyses, to online digital resources.
• Develops and implements new research databases.
• Ensures compliance with University and sponsor regulations.
• Ensures compliance with ethics approvals.
• Recruits, screens, schedules, and tracks research participants; performs any necessary follow-up tasks.
• Obtains informed consent of research subjects and/or their guardians.

Project management & administration

• Assists with welcoming, training, guiding, and supervising students and research staff.
• Develops, implements and maintains physical and electronic filing systems, especially for data management.
• Carries out general project administration and communication duties as required by the project.
• Plans and arranges meetings with research subjects, focus groups, teleconferences and other research activities; takes and prepares minutes.
• Plans and arranges meetings, teleconferences and other research related dissemination events.
• Tracks expenses, including participant reimbursements.
• Tracks laboratory and other operational supplies; requests or acquires equipment or supplies necessary for the project.

Knowledge, skills, education and experience:

• Undergraduate degree related discipline; graduate degree is an asset.
• One to two (1 – 2) years’ experience in research positions.
• Have a solid background in statistics (or a related discipline) with proven experience in survey data analysis.
• Practical experience in database management and applied statistical analysis in the social sciences (descriptive and comparative analysis).
• Familiarity with qualitative research methodologies and their applications.
• Familiarity with quantitative research methods, statistics and their applications.
• Experience with literature searches and retrievals using electronic database.
• Intermediate computer skills and experience using MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access).
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, to work under pressure, to effectively manage overlapping duties and to meet deadlines.
• Ability to attend to detail and display resourcefulness.
• Strong organizational, time management, coordination and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrate an interest in research with people from Black communities and in global mental health research.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills as well as the ability to work in a team environment.
• Advanced written and verbal skills in English or French. Bilingualism, spoken and written, is preferred.

Resume and cover letter required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,112.00-$75,140.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ottawa, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• Statistics: 2 years (preferred)
• Research in Social Sciences: 2 years (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)
• French (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-11-27