Research Scientist
Your Opportunity:
Cancer Research & Analytics, Cancer Care Alberta (CCA) invites applications for a Research Scientist position in implementation science. The primary purpose of the Research Scientist role is to initiate and sustain an innovative research program aligned with CCA 's 2024-2029 Strategic Roadmap. The successful candidate will have a focus on implementation science, described as the study of approaches to promote adoption, integration and evaluation of evidence-based practices and interventions into cancer care to improve patient and population health outcomes. This permanent AHS position, situated in the Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention Research (CEPR) group within the Cancer Research & Analytics team, offers the opportunity to initiate, lead and participate in multi- and inter-disciplinary research, with approximately 80% of time protected for research that aligns broadly with the areas of focus identified by CCA, its staff and physicians/clinicians. The remaining time will be dedicated to supervising and mentoring trainees and CCA team members, as well as participating in broader strategic efforts. Serving a province of almost five million people, CCA is responsible for delivering treatment and care to people diagnosed with cancer in Alberta via its two tertiary cancer centres (Arthur JE Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Calgary and the Cross Cancer Institute, Edmonton), four Regional Cancer Centres and 11 Community Cancer Centres. CCA is also the custodian of cancer data, including the Alberta Cancer Registry and all treatment-related data from the provincial Connect Care electronic medical record, with robust mechanisms in place to identify, curate and disclose data required to conduct population-based and health services cancer research in Alberta.
Description:
Research Scientists are responsible for planning, leading and advising on scientifically sound research, using innovative strategies to solve complex scientific problems related to the provision of cancer care in an area of focus aligned with their area of expertise. A significant aspect of the work involves designing research studies, obtaining external funding, executing funded projects and disseminating findings in peer-reviewed journals. There is also an expectation that a CCA Research Scientist will translate and disseminate their findings more widely, with the purpose of supporting and influencing policy development and practice changes when appropriate. This position is a targeted recruitment for a scientist with expertise in implementation science as it relates to cancer care. The successful candidate will be eligible for consideration for an academic adjunct appointment in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary, as well as memberships of the Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute and the 0'Brien Institute for Public Health. It is expected that the candidate will start at the adjunct assistant professor level. The Research Scientist position will be accommodated in a Cancer Care Alberta facility, and will be supplied with office space, computer equipment and space for trainees/staff.
- Acute Care Alberta:
- Primary Care Alberta:
- Recovery Alberta: N
- Classification: Research Scientist
- Union: Exempt
- Unit and Program: Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention Research
- Primary Location: Arthur Child Cancer Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Negotiable Location: Within Edmonton Zone
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 01-AUG-2025
- Date Available: 03-NOV-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $36.72
- Maximum Salary: $62.97
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
The successful candidate will have a PhD in Implementation Science, Epidemiology, Population and Public Health, Health Economics, or a related discipline, with at least two to three years of experience in health-related research setting beyond doctoral training. Expectations for the current position include eligibility for an adjunct academic appointment at the assistant professor level, the establishment of a sustainable, externally funded research program with a focus on implementation science related to cancer care, and active engagement with other research and clinical/operational teams within CCA. Enquiries regarding this position can be sent to Dr Paula Robson, Scientific Director, Cancer Research & Analytics, Cancer Care Alberta: paula.robson@albertahealthservices.ca.
Additional Required Qualifications:
As Required.
Preferred Qualifications:
The preferred applicant will have experience working in a cancer or health systems research environment, along with an emerging track-record of successful research demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications and research funding commensurate with stage of career.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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