Research Associate - Biostatistics

About the role

The Brubacher Laboratory in the Department of Emergency Medicine at UBC seeks a full‑time Research Associate to advance a research program on recovery after traumatic injury, focusing on post‑traumatic stress symptoms, post‑traumatic growth, and functional outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Lead statistical design and analysis of longitudinal and observational studies involving large injury cohorts.
• Analyze cohort data to identify patterns of psychological and functional recovery and predictors of adverse or resilient trajectories.
• Integrate clinical, epidemiologic, and quantitative methods to inform patient outcomes and policy.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to apply advanced statistical and computational techniques.

Required profile

• Advanced statistical expertise with substantive knowledge of trauma recovery and mental health.
• Experience in PTSD or injury outcomes research.
• Motivation to apply rigorous quantitative methods to clinically relevant questions.

Required skills

• Longitudinal modeling
• Survival analysis
• Bayesian hierarchical modeling
• Spatial and spatio‑temporal analysis
• Machine learning
• Latent variable modeling

What we offer

• Two‑year fixed‑term appointment with potential renewal based on funding and performance.
• Competitive salary range of $76,128‑$80,000 CAD per year.
• Opportunity to contribute to high‑impact research in trauma recovery.