Epidemiologist

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Job Summary
The BCCDC is seeking an enthusiastic and highly qualified applicant for the full-time position of epidemiologist to fill an exciting new position working on a Public Health investigation to monitor community transmission and respiratory illness burden associated with COVID-19. Throughout this project, this position will help ascertain relevant epidemiological risk factors to (1) provide community-level situational awareness on respiratory disease burden, (2) understand community-level disease transmission, (3) establish community-level serological profiles and evaluate waning immunity, (4) assess respiratory burden within different community settings. The Research Epidemiologist is responsible for conducting research and epidemiology tasks on complementary COVID-19 projects including vaccine effectiveness.

Organizational Status
The incumbent will report directly to the Principal Investigators of the public health investigation and will interact and work closely with the research team, biostatisticians and provincial partners.

Work Performed

-Design, develop, implement and oversee research protocols and analytical pipelines in consultation with Investigators

-Design and interpret epidemiological analyses

-Day-to-day coordination of research studies

-Develops materials (e.g. briefing notes) related to the research project.

-Reviews and synthesizes literature relevant to the research project.

-Liaises with project collaborators and partners.

-Monitor research fund expenditures

-Develops related research reports and manuscripts for publications and presentations at meetings and conferences.

-Performs other related duties.

Consequence of Error/Judgement
Inappropriate judgement exercised by the incumbent will result in the involvement of the Principal Investigators and Manager to evaluate the issue in question and work together to develop future strategies. Errors in performance could lead to budget over expenditures, loss of funding from granting agencies which could have a significant impact on the effectiveness, image and reputation of the project, investigators, and organization.

Supervision Received
Works independently under the general direction of the Principal Investigators and Manager in accordance with established objectives. Supervision will be in the form of progress reports and meetings as needed with the Principal Investigators and Manager.

Supervision Given
This position does not typically supervise others but will liaise with students, investigators, senior scientists, surveillance analysts, biostatisticians, collaborators, partners, and research and administrative staff

Minimum Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of three years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one's own

- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one's own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

Graduate degree in public health would be an asset. Experience in literature reviews is required. Experience with research, statistical analyses including surveys is required. Proficiency in R is an asset. Experience in infectious diseases epidemiology, vaccine effectiveness or mental health research is an assets. . Ability to work independently and efficiently with a high degree of accuracy. Excellent writing skills. Excellent attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills. Superior organizational skills to manage multiple tasks in a timely manner and flexibility to adapt to changing workload. Professional and self-motivated; strong interpersonal skills. Good time management skills; experience with project management is an asset.