About This Role
This epidemiologist position involves applying knowledge and skills in data analysis, statistics, and data visualization within the Respiratory Epidemiology Research Team. The team conducts research related to lung health across the lifespan and the epidemiology of respiratory diseases, including primary data collection, secondary data analysis, and evidence synthesis projects.
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and manage research databases to support clinical research activities and ensure data integrity
- Apply statistical and analytical techniques to interpret research data, generate insights, and create meaningful data visualizations
- Prepare reports, presentations, manuscripts, and other knowledge dissemination materials for academic, professional, and stakeholder audiences
- Collaborate with investigators, students, and multidisciplinary research teams to advance research projects and explore innovative analytical approaches
Requirements
’s degree in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Mathematics, Statistics or other relevant discipline, plus one to two years’ experience in clinical health data (or an equivalent combination of training and experience)
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and effectively manage time
- Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, etc.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to explain statistical concepts and results to non-statisticians
- Must be able to work independently, as well as part of multidisciplinary team
Nice to have:
- Previous experience working with respiratory outcomes data
Benefits
- Voluntary RRSP
- Health and dental plans
- Wellness allowance
- Employee and family assistance program
- Tuition assistance program
Important Details
- Research Project: Respiratory Epidemiology
- Department/Unit: Community Health & Epidemiology
- Contract: 1 year term
- Schedule: 35 hours per week
- Application deadline: 28 October 2026
About the Company
Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social, and economic development. Located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a national and international university with more than half of its almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Its 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.
