Title: Research Data Analyst
Department: Bloorview Research Institute
Work Type: Regular, Full-Time (37.5 hrs per week)
Start Date: June 1, 2025
Supervisor: Biostatistician TBD
Join us in building a world of possibility for children with neurodevelopmental differences and disabilities!
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is Canada’s largest pediatric rehabilitation hospital and is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto. It has ranked amongst Canada’s top 40 research hospitals for more than a decade. Holland Bloorview has won numerous awards including Greater Toronto’s Top Employers, Canada’s Top Employers for Young People and Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures. We offer an inspiring, inclusive, innovative, and collaborative work environment with competitive compensation and benefit packages and programs that support ongoing learning and professional growth.
The Bloorview Research Institute (BRI), embedded within the hospital, is the only university-affiliated research institute in Canada dedicated to pediatric disability, and one of very few around the world. BRI’s vision is to be a global leader in transformative, equity-driven research dedicated to enabling personalized versions of a good life across the lifespan, for all individuals with childhood onset disabilities, acquired injuries and developmental differences, their families and communities.

DESCRIPTION

Join our dynamic team at BRI as a Research Data Analyst, where you’ll play a pivotal role in advancing groundbreaking research! Reporting to a Biostatistician, you’ll collaborate closely with our brilliant scientists to analyze complex data and support innovative research projects. This full-time hybrid role offers the flexibility of working both from home and in the office.
You will be responsible for co-planning and conducting statistical analyses, ensuring data quality, and preparing detailed reports for diverse audiences. Your expertise will contribute to impactful research, publications, and presentations. If you have a Master’s degree in a relevant field, experience with statistical software (e.g. R, Python), and a passion for research, we want to hear from you! Join us and be part of a team that’s making a difference in the world of health sciences.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree (preferred) in health sciences, biostatistics, computer science, or a related field or equivalent education/experience
• Experience in conducting statistical analyses including hypothesis testing, correlation analysis, multivariate analysis, regression, and time series analysis
• Experience in data cleaning and visualization for large and complex datasets
• Previous experience working with health data in a research environment
• Coding/data analysis experience (e.g. R, SAS, Python, etc.)
• Familiarity with REDcap is an asset
• Strong oral and written communication skills, especially related to presenting results of statistical analysis to diverse audiences
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interface with research teams

• Under the direction of the Biostatistician and BRI Scientists, plan and conduct statistical analysis for BRI research studies
• Manage data analysis for several projects involving various combinations of investigators and staff
• Develop and maintain pipelines for data cleaning and management
• Work collaboratively with the BRI Scientists to identify and resolve data quality issues
• Prepare detailed analysis reports for a variety of audiences
• Assist project faculty, staff members, and students with statistical analyses
• Contribute to interim and final reports for research project as well as manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals
• Monitor and quality control data and/or reports in accordance with established standards and practices
• Participate in review of BRI manuscripts before publication, where appropriate
• Assist with literature searches and preparation of presentation slides, as appropriate