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Position Summary:
Background
Cancer prevention and control in low-and-middle income countries
Dr. Aviane Auguste, Assistant Professor at McGill University's Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Occupational Health, leads research initiatives focused on optimizing cancer prevention and treatment in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) of the Caribbean. His research addresses the challenges of resource-constrained health systems, including delays in cancer detection, overseas medical travel, and disparities in treatment access. Collaborative, multidisciplinary approaches and robust data analysis are central to these projects, which include the CaSIDEC study, a comparative epidemiological investigation across Eastern Caribbean nations.
This position supports Dr. Auguste's research activities by providing statistical expertise, managing data workflows, and assisting with basic project management tasks for studies conducted in collaboration with regional stakeholders and institutions.
Responsibilities
1. Data Management and Statistical Analysis
Design and maintain databases for epidemiological studies, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, ethical board standards).
Clean, preprocess, and validate datasets to ensure data quality and readiness for analysis.
Conduct advanced statistical analyses, including survival analysis, regression modeling, and trend analysis, as appropriate for cancer epidemiology and health systems research.
Prepare and document datasets for sharing with collaborators and archiving, ensuring adherence to FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) principles.
Produce statistical summaries, visualizations, and interpretation of findings for internal reports, presentations, and publications.
2. Basic Project Management Duties
Coordinate timelines and deliverables across multiple studies, ensuring alignment with project milestones.
Assist in the preparation and submission of ethics applications, progress reports, and grant proposals.
Liaise with a network of collaborators, including community colleges, patient support groups, and other regional partners, to support seamless project implementation.
Track project budgets and ensure efficient allocation of resources under supervision.
Organize virtual and in-person project meetings, including agenda setting, minute taking, and follow-up communications.
3. Research and Knowledge Dissemination
Contribute to manuscript preparation, including drafting results sections for peer-reviewed publications.
Prepare materials for presentations at international conferences and stakeholder engagement events.
Support the training of junior team members and local field officers on data collection protocols and statistical methods.
Application Instructions
Candidates are invited to submit a cover letter, CV, and a writing sample by the application deadline. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Contact:
For inquiries about the position, please contact Dr. Aviane Auguste at aviane.auguste@mcgill.ca
Qualifications:
Education:
Master’s degree in Public Health, Biostatistics, Epidemiology.
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in statistical software. Preference for candidates strong in SAS.
Strong skills in data cleaning, management, and analysis, including the use of large, complex datasets.
Familiarity with health research methods, including survey data analysis and mixed-methods studies.
Knowledge of database management tools such as REDCap, Microsoft Access, or similar platforms.
Experience in non-communicable disease prevention (whether health promotion or research).
Experience with data visualization tools.
Proficiency with bibliographic software (e.g. Zotero, EndNote).
Project Management Skills:
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.
Familiarity with grant-writing processes and ethics board submissions.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
Interpersonal Skills:
Effective communication skills to liaise with international collaborators and regional stakeholders.
Experience working in multicultural and interdisciplinary research environments.
Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
Language Requirements:
Excellent written and spoken English. At least B2 Proficiency in French. French-based Creole from the Caribbean is an asset.
Other:
Availability for occasional international travel for short-term project-related visits.
Cultural competences of developing countries: including knowledge and experience of health systems and disease prevention (notably: Caribbean, Pacific islands and Africa).
Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.
McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.
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This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.
McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.