Job description
The DREAM BIG consortium (Developmental Research in Early Adversity Mental health
BIological susceptibility and Gender) is a multi-site cohort across multiple countries (Canada,
UK, Netherlands, Singapore, Norway, Finland) led by Dr Ashley Wazana. We seek to better
understand the impact of prenatal adversity and genetics on children's development from birth to
adulthood. Our interests thus lie in the intersections of genes and environments and their
interaction (Gene-by-Environment interactions). Our team in Montreal consists of a mixture of
M.Sc., Ph.D., and Postdoc McGill students working alongside various Physicians and
Researchers from McGill and other Canadian and international universities. The lab is academic-
oriented with a focus on the theory of child development, but always with the goal of translating
that research into future policies that can improve mental health resources for mothers and their
children. For more information on our team, see our website: http://dreambigresearch.com.

Job Description
The full time, on-site, Biostatistician position will focus on:
1. Data handling, cleaning, and processing
2. Performing longitudinal data analyses (e.g., generalized linear regression, confirmatory





factor analysis, mixed models, cross-lagged panel models)
3. Training machine-learning models (regression trees, gradient boosting, etc.)
4. Providing close assistance to members of the team (mainly M.Sc., Ph.D., and Postdoc

students) to help them achieve their goals
5. Assist with writing publications, posters, and grants
6. Hybrid working environment (minimum 3 days in the office)

Qualifications:
1. MSc. in statistics, public health, or a related domain is required
2. PhD is a plus but is not required
3. Proficiency in R, Python, SAS, SPSS and strong data visualization skills is required
4. Previous publications are a plus
5. 2+ years of experience in Biostatistics is preferred
6. Experience in mental health or biomedical research is a plus

Starting Date Immediately
Hours 35 hours/week
Salary Commensurate with qualifications and experiences

Please send CV by to:

David P. Laplante, PhD
Research Associate
Centre for Child Development and Mental Health
Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research - Jewish General Hospital
Email: [email protected]

📌 Full-time Biostatistician (Canada)
🏢 Lady Davis Institute for Medical Researchu002FJewish General Hospital
📍 Canada