Amandeep Kaur
Thorold,Canada
Summary
7 years of experience in epidemiology and biostatistics, with expertise in clinical, behavioral, and public health research. Proficient in extracting, analyzing, and interpreting complex quantitative health data to inform decision-making and improve healthcare outcomes. Experienced in producing clear, actionable reports and knowledge products across life sciences and allied health domains. Qualified candidacy (Partially assessed pool) Selection Process Number: 24-NHW-HECS-EA-NCR-358573 Position Title: Epidemiologist / Biostatistician / Researcher Group and Level: EC-05 Qualified candidacy (Partially assessed pool) Selection Process Number: 24-AHS-ROEMB-EA-NCR-360475 Position Title: Field Epidemiologist Group and Level: EC-05 Reliability security clearance granted.
Professional scientist with strong focus on statistical analysis, data interpretation, and experimental design. Known for collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams to drive meaningful results. Skilled in SAS, R, and Python, with solid foundation in epidemiology and clinical trials. Reliable and adaptable, consistently aligns efforts with evolving project needs to ensure success.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Biostatistician for Collaborative Research and Outreach
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
USA
02.2025 - Current
- Served as lead representative of the core for outreach efforts, expanding the unit’s network and visibility.
- Served as relationship manager for all ongoing newly established efforts.
- Identified, developed, facilitated, and managed collaborative research opportunities that align with the mission of the department, fostering interdisciplinary and community-based partnerships.
- Initiated and cultivated relationships with more than 20 stakeholders to explore joint research projects and shared public health initiatives and manage new projects related to public health research.
- Developed and fully executed new professional development offerings provided by the department to the campus and community wide network.
- Remote work
Research Biostatistician
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
USA
07.2018 - 02.2025
- Collaborated with more than 100 professionals from diverse fields such as life sciences, health sciences, and social sciences to design studies, analyze data, and provided epidemiological and statistical consultation.
- Utilized informative data visualization techniques, such as graphs, charts, and maps, to effectively communicate research findings to diverse audiences.
- Critically reviewed and evaluated research literature and identified research gaps to inform study design and research direction.
- Managed and coordinated multiple simultaneously ongoing projects and completed time-sensitive requests from collaborators and clients to meet the deadlines.
- Co-authored 10 papers in peer-reviewed journals addressing multiple socially pressing topics including COVID-19 vaccine uptake, mental health in agricultural communities, and peer/dating victimization in youth.
- Facilitated and supported applications for technical training by developing analysis plans and offering methodological expertise.
- Led in-team training sessions, mentored team members to enhance research capabilities; delivered/hosted webinars on epidemiological/statistical methods, and other educational content.
- Served on 2 hiring committees.
- Remote work
Research Trainee
Murray Lab, Mayo Clinic
USA
02.2018 - 07.2018
- Utilized National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) database to investigate undiagnosed celiac disease and its association with dietary factors, resulting in a conference abstract publication.
- Supported a case-control study using NHANES database to investigate the association of kidney disorder with conditions related to gluten-free diet, assisted in technical problem-solving, data management, and analysis.
Research Intern
Murray Lab, Mayo Clinic
USA
08.2017 - 11.2017
- Analyzed NHANES data to examine the prevalence of celiac disease and its comorbidities.
- Translated research findings into educational materials for public distribution.
Research Coordinator
The University of Southern Mississippi
USA
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Coordinated a National Institute of Health (NIH) funded study (Church Bridge Project) in collaboration with cross-functional teams and student groups, providing assistance in protocol implementation and manuscript development.
- Managed and trained the team to conduct interventions per protocols.
- Mentored the students in research methodology and manuscript preparation.
Research Assistant
The University of Southern Mississippi
USA
01.2017 - 08.2017
- Conducted statistical analysis using SPSS and SAS for a faculty-led research project.
- Co-authored a poster and presentation at a conference.
Education
Master of Public Health - Epidemiology and Biostatistics
The University of Southern Mississippi
12.2017
Post Graduate Diploma - Public Health and Hospital Management
Indian Institute of Public Health – Public Health Foundation of India
05.2015
Bachelor of Dental Surgery - undefined
Baba Farid University of Health Sciences
06.2013
Skills
- Epidemiology Skills: Study Design Data Visualization Tools Surveillance Systems Mapping of Disease Patterns Outbreak analyses
- Statistical Methods: Generalized Linear Mixed Models Multi-level Models Cross-sectional and Longitudinal Analysis Linear/Logistic Regression Structural Equation Models Latent Class/Transition Analysis Dimension Reduction Techniques Survival Analysis Non-Parametric analysis Data Management
- Toolkit: SAS R SPSS Stata Python PowerBI PASS Qualtrics REDCap MS Office Suite Other computer applications
- Professional Competencies: Project Management and leadership Client-Facing Consultation Self-directed professional Cross-Functional Collaboration Communicate effectively
Affiliations
- Canadian Public Health Association
- Association of Public Health Epidemiologists in Ontario
- American Statistical Association
Certification
- Caltech AI and Machine Learning Data Bootcamp
- Longitudinal Data Analysis Using Discrete and Continuous Responses
- Mixed Model Analyses Using SAS
Timeline
Biostatistician for Collaborative Research and Outreach
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
02.2025 - Current
Research Biostatistician
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
07.2018 - 02.2025
Research Trainee
Murray Lab, Mayo Clinic
02.2018 - 07.2018
Research Intern
Murray Lab, Mayo Clinic
08.2017 - 11.2017
Research Coordinator
The University of Southern Mississippi
05.2017 - 08.2017
Research Assistant
The University of Southern Mississippi
01.2017 - 08.2017
Post Graduate Diploma - Public Health and Hospital Management
Indian Institute of Public Health – Public Health Foundation of India
Bachelor of Dental Surgery - undefined
Baba Farid University of Health Sciences
Master of Public Health - Epidemiology and Biostatistics
The University of Southern Mississippi
Awards
Lester R. Curtin Award 2020 from American Statistical Association, Outstanding Graduate Assistant in the Department of Nutrition and Food Systems, Spotlighted as an Outstanding Graduate student for the Department of Public Health in the College of Health Annual Report 2016 at The University of Southern Mississippi, Lynn Cook Hartwig-Hattiesburg Clinic Scholarship Endowment