ABOUT WESTERN

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the “Western Experience” - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

ABOUT US

The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics is home to a dynamic research team conducting research on determinants of healthy aging. Our work focuses on how social determinants of health, health-related behaviors, and environmental factors shape health trajectories among middle-aged and older adults in Canada and Europe. Using longitudinal population health survey data (e.g., CLSA and SHARE data), our research aims to promote equitable health outcomes and support healthy aging.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience working with population health survey data.
• Proficiency in statistical software such as Mplus, R, or SAS.
• Strong background or interest in population health, healthy aging, and social determinants of health

Education:

• Master’s degree with a focus on analysis of population health data, healthy aging, and determinants of health (minimum)

Experience:

• At least one year of research experience in population health, healthy aging, and determinants of health.
• Proven experience conducting analysis of population health survey data using Mplus, R, or SAS.
• Experience writing academic papers and preparing manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to process information accurately
• Proven ability to work systematically and efficiently
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a professional and courteous approach in team settings
• Superior writing skills
• Strong computer skills and adaptability to new software
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to document technical information clearly and accuratel

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Research Assistant to contribute to our ongoing research program under the supervision of the Principal Investigators. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to impactful work in the fields of population health, healthy aging, and the social determinants of health.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform data analysis using population-based survey data, including advanced techniques such as structural equation modeling and multilevel analysis.
• Assist with drafting, editing, and preparation of academic manuscripts for submission in peer-reviewed journals.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience working with population health survey data.
• Proficiency in statistical software such as Mplus, R, or SAS.
• Strong background or interest in population health, healthy aging, and social determinants of health.

Education:

• Master’s degree with a focus on analysis of population health data, healthy aging, and determinants of health (minimum).

Experience:

• At least one year of research experience in population health, healthy aging, and determinants of health.
• Proven experience conducting analysis of population health survey data using Mplus, R, or SAS.
• Experience writing academic papers and preparing manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to process information accurately
• Proven ability to work systematically and efficiently
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a professional and courteous approach in team settings
• Superior writing skills
• Strong computer skills and adaptability to new software
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to document technical information clearly and accurately

Application Requirement:

• Applicants must submit a sample of their own academic writing with their application.