Health Research Analyst at University of New Brunswick

Job Title: Health Research Analyst

Company Name: University of New Brunswick

Location: Fredericton, NB (In-person)

Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary:
The Health Research Analyst at the New Brunswick Institute of Data, Research & Training (NB-IRDT) supports researchers in all aspects of research projects, from feasibility applications to data analysis and report writing. This role is crucial for ensuring the accuracy of data and supporting mixed methods research and evaluation projects that inform policy and decision-making in New Brunswick.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage assigned tasks related to research and evaluation projects in collaboration with research leads.
• Oversee overall project management, including timelines for assigned tasks.
• Participate in the planning, development, and implementation of new research and evaluation initiatives.
• Assist with the development of study protocols, data measures, data creation plans, and analytic plans.
• Assist GNB departments and external agencies in preparing data sets for the NB-IRDT repository.
• Clean, manage, and analyze large provincial administrative databases and qualitative data; identify data limitations and collaborate on solutions.
• Complete data stewardship functions, including data validation to ensure accuracy.
• Create and update reference guides for data sets and interview guides for qualitative studies.
• Provide research support to users in the NB-IRDT lab.
• Output, interpret, and communicate study results with project teams and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to writing research reports and scientific manuscripts for academic publication.
• Prepare analytic qualitative data sets and conduct data analyses using population-based administrative, clinical registry, and survey data.
• Liaise with NB-IRDT stakeholders for consultation and presentation of results.
• Deliver presentations on projects to external stakeholder organizations as needed.
• Assist in the development and production of the NB-IRDT strategic plan.

Required Qualifications:

• A Graduate Degree in a health-related field (Epidemiology, Science, Social Sciences, Biostatistics) or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in manipulating large complex data sets and applying statistical and epidemiological methods to health services research.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with evaluation projects and mixed methods research projects.
• Experience with NVivo or similar qualitative data analysis software.
• Familiarity with administrative data such as hospital discharge, outpatient, and related databases, as well as survey data.
• Knowledge of statistical software (STATA, R, MATLAB, SPSS) and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to output, organize, and interpret statistical results in reports for diverse audiences.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary Range: $63,327 - $86,308 per year
• Benefits include:
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Flexible Work
  • Retirement Plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Aid
  • Wellness Programs

Application Process:
Interested candidates can apply through the following link: Apply Here.
Closing Date: April 23, 2025, at 4:00 PM.

The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.