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Job Summary

UBC's Department of Psychiatry and the Institute of Mental Health are internationally recognized academic units that develop and implement cutting edge research and implementation projects in the field of mental health and substance use. We work closely with decision-makers, the community, and other stakeholders to answer key challenges referred to basic science, clinical practice, health systems, population mental health, and epidemiology. Our goal is to improve delivery of mental health and substance use services to ultimately impact health outcomes of people from BC, Canada, and globally.

The Data Analyst will have extensive experience with quantitative research, academic and scientific writing and an interest in psychiatric epidemiology, clinical research, and health system planning for mental health and substance use. This position will be responsible for spearheading and leading many different research projects requiring statistical analysis of different data sources, including, but not limited to randomized controlled trials, survey data, and administrative data.

Organizational Status
The Data Analyst reports directly to the Principal Investigator (PI) They will support the PI's leadership in the design, implementation, execution, and evaluation of research activities and deliverables. Additionally, the Data Analyst will work closely with other team members such as Project Coordinator, Research Coordinator, Research Assistants and others, both on-site and at collaborating sites.

Work Performed

• Provide senior leadership in the Mental Health Services and Systems Laboratory to plan, develop and advise on statistical methodology and research, as well as use expertise in research and statistical analysis to modify or adapt approaches across multiple fields of study (clinical, epidemiological, and health systems research projects)
• Develop and facilitate database development where needed as research projects evolve, and lead and conduct statistical analyses and modelling, including development of merged core datasets from E-mental health multi-sites trials, responses from World Health Organization (WHO) Surveys Initiative, research outputs from global health study collaborators and other projects involving big data.
• Facilitate statistical analysis and methodology learning for lab members, which includes providing group training and one-on-one mentorship to research assistants and trainees, explaining applications of new software and approaches, and interpreting data for stakeholders.

Consequence of Error/Judgement
Accountability and responsibility of this position is high. The consequences of errors could include: lost data, compromised integrity of research, and success of research project.

Supervision Received
The incumbent will be supervised by the Principal Investigator. The Data Analyst will be expected to work closely with the PI and implement the PI's vision to achieve project goals, adequately balancing seeking direction from the PI on critical matters with self-direction and taking the initiative on day-to-day operations as a collaborative team member. Teamwork is the backbone of this work. This individual follows established policies, procedures and institutional standards of UBC.

Supervision Given
This position will give instructions and supervise technical work done by Research Assistants or other team members as required.

Minimum Qualifications
Post-graduate degree in Statistics. Minimum of three 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

Preferred Qualifications

• University graduate or post graduate degree in epidemiology, biostatistics or a related quantitative field is preferred.
• Experience working with administrative (facility-based, Pop Data BC, etc), clinical (RCT), and survey data