Research Associate

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HELP is a prominent interdisciplinary research centre with a focus on child development, situated within the School of Population and Public Health, in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia, one of Canada’s premier public research universities (www.ubc.ca).

Housed within the Faculty of Medicine, the School of Population and Public Health (SPPH) is an innovative unit that encompasses many of the health-related groupings at UBC as a collaborative venture. The School is structured around four divisions: Occupational and Environmental Health; Health Services and Policy; Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Public Health Practice; and Health in Populations. The resulting mix of professions and disciplines is seen as a means of connecting individuals and learners to galvanize the relationship between health research, public health and health services and to enhance learning.

Reporting to Dr. Eva Oberle, Associate Professor, the incumbent will conduct quantitative research using population-based and large-scale data on child health and wellbeing. They will lead and conducts the research using advanced statistical analyses; consults on the statistical analyses of MSc and PhD students and mentors them in writing code; conduct data analysis of the MDI, including analysis of network and survey data and textual and visual data and support grant writing.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g. public health, sociology, nursing, sociology, anthropology, computer science, statistics, psychometrics or education measurement and data analysis etc.); four or more years’ experience in a research environment and three years’ experience in statistical research and with experience in advanced statistical multi-level and longitudinal modeling techniques. As well they will have expertise and experience in a number of statistical methodologies, and confidence in conducting basic (e.g., regression, ANOVA) and advanced (e.g., multilevel modeling) statistical analyses using software such as R, Mplus, SPSS, Stats, SAS; and knowledge and some experience in using qualitative methodologies and analytic strategies. In addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate a willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own, and a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

The expected salary for this position is $9,188.63 per annum. The Faculty of Medicine is committed to offering equitable and competitive salaries, commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate. The anticipated start date for this position is February 1, 2026.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
An application package should include:
• A letter of application outlining the applicant’s: research and teaching interests];
• A detailed curriculum vitae;
• Contact information for 3 referees

Applications should be submitted online at https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/ubcfacultyjobs/JR23118

Should you have any queries around this position, please contact Cheryl Rubuliak, Human Resources & Administration Manager at [email protected]

We invite applications from qualified candidates who share our commitment to employment equity and inclusive excellence, and we welcome applications from candidates belonging to historically, persistently, or systemically marginalized groups: Indigenous (First Nation, Métis, Inuit) Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQIA+ people, and trans and non-binary people.

The University is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and equitable work environment for all members of its workforce. An inclusive work environment presumes an environment where differences are appreciated, recognized, and integrated into current structures, planning, and decision-making modes. Within this hiring process we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable process for all candidates (including but not limited to people with disabilities). Confidential accommodations are available on request. Please contact Cheryl Rubuliak via email at [email protected]. If you have any questions regarding accommodations or accessibility during the recruitment and hiring process or for more information and support, please visit UBC’s Centre for Workplace Accessibility website at https://hr.ubc.ca/health-and-wellbeing/workplace-accessibility/centre-workplace-accessibility or contact the Centre at [email protected].

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