Research Associate - Alberta's Tomorrow Project

Alberta's Tomorrow Project (ATP) is a long-term prospective cohort study designed to support investigations into the relationships between environmental, lifestyle, and genetic factors related to cancer and chronic diseases. ATP’s priorities include collection of high-quality data and biosamples, provision of data and samples to researchers, and supporting research projects that will have impacts in cancer and chronic disease prevention and inform health system improvements. The Research Associate is responsible for producing research outputs using ATP data to showcase the platform’s value in supporting high-quality health research. This role will lead and support research projects, study operations, knowledge translation activities, and evaluation work.

Job responsibilities include: Research Leadership Conduct biostatistical analyses and provide biostatistical support to answer research questions. Support internal and external collaborators on research projects/grants. Identify research knowledge gaps and develop research proposals. Write and publish research papers. Review requests to access ATP data and biosamples. Prepare summaries for internal and external reporting. Support Research Assistants and students/trainees. Research Operations Support design, testing and validation of data collection tools such as questionnaires. Design research studies, methodology, data collection protocols and standards. Provide guidance for complex data cleaning, data quality, data processing and decision making. Knowledge Translation and Communication Support knowledge translation efforts and delivery of research findings to a variety of audiences. Present research results in seminars, scientific conferences or related settings within and outside the organization. Prepare lay summaries of ATP data and research projects for public dissemination using visual and written formats.

Transition Company: Cancer Care Alberta

Classification: Research Associate

Union: Exempt

Unit and Program: Alberta's Tomorrow Project

Primary Location: Arthur Child Cancer Centre