Research Assistants Level Ii - Toronto, Canada - Baycrest

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3 weeks ago

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Description

The Rotman Research Institute at Baycrest has an opportunity for

RESEARCH ASSISTANTS LEVEL II

TEMPORARY FULL TIME (approx. 1 year, renewable)
70 Bi-weekly Hours | Non-Union | Days Shift

The Rotman Research Institute (RRI) is a premier international centre for the study of human brain function.

The RRI is committed to advancing knowledge of healthy aging and age-related brain disorders, such as dementia, stroke, and sensory loss, by building on its foundational strengths in cognitive neuroscience and its leadership in the innovative use of informatics, electrophysiology, and neuroimaging technologies.

The Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging (CCNA), with scientific headquarters located in the RRI, was established in 2014 through a grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research in partnership with non-profit, pharma, provincial and private funding partners with the goal of catalyzing collaborative research in dementia within Canada.

We are currently looking for an empathetic, hardworking and organized individual to fill our position of Research Assistant.

The Research Assistant's role is to work with research participants who are diagnosed with various neurological diseases (Alzheimer's, MCI, FTD).

The Research Assistant will administer tDCS (transcranial direct current stimulation) as well as various neuro-psych tests and tasks with the participants.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Working with participants and adhering to the various study protocols
Administering various neuropsych tests as indicated in the protocol
Data cleaning, collecting and recording
Assisting in drafting and editing manuscripts
Assisting with grant writing, submission
Following up and managing participant questionnaires

Qualifications include but are not limited to:

A 4-year Honours Bachelor degree and 5 years' experience as a Research Assistant at Level 1, or a general 3-year B.Sc. with experience in a specialized area and 5 years' experience as a Research Assistant
Level 1, or a Master's degree, or a general degree in a related field from a University accredited by the University of Toronto with a minimum two years' experience.
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Excellent writing skills in both English and French
Ability to work in a team and independently
Experience conducting statistical analyses is an asset but not required
Prior experience with Alzheimer's or Dementia is an asset but is not required

Date Posted:
June 20, 2023

Internal Closing Date:
June 27, 2023
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Total Compensation

Competitive salary and vacation
Enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan ("HOOPP")
Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

- traditional career paths. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process where needed._

Please note that Baycrest has implemented mandatory vaccination for all employees.

It is a condition of employment that new employees provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to the start date of employment.

This means that all new employees must have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada at least 14 days prior to their start date.

In addition, it is a condition of employment that all new hires obtain and submit proof of all booster vaccines as approved and recommended by Health Canada.

Applicants who have appropriate written proof of a medical reason, or a reason pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code, for not being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 may provide such documentation to the Human Resources department.

Such situations will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Remarkable people of Baycrest Health Sciences
are changing the future of brain health and aging.

Thank you for your interest in joining Baycrest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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