Research Assistant - Toronto, Canada - Baycrest

Baycrest

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Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The Rotman Research Institute at Baycrest has an opportunity for a

RESEARCH ASSISTANT, LEVEL 1 OR 2
***
TEMPORARY FULL TIME
(Approx. 12 Months, Renewable)

70 Hours Bi-Weekly | Non-Union| Days Shift

The successful applicant will support clinical research projects focused on understanding and treating mood and memory disorders in older adults using neuropsychological assessments, behavioural task paradigms, neuroimaging, and brain stimulation.

This position requires some flexibility to be available on evenings or weekends to accommodate recruitment, screening, or assessments of research participants, and to work remotely or travel to Baycrest, depending on current public health guidelines.

The successful applicant will work in a fast-paced lab that provides experience in a wide variety of research-related tasks in a clinical research setting.

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

The primary research focus is on memory and the executive functions of the brain, both in normal aging and in the presence of diseases and conditions which affect the brain, such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Database management and preparing data for presentations and peer-reviewed research papers
Assists with Health Canada regulatory submissions, progress reports, and other administrative duties
Data entry and analysis, including behavioral, neuropsychological, and imaging data
Scheduling and preparing for MRI or PET scans
Assisting with transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) treatment

Qualifications include but are not limited to:

A. /B.Sc. in Psychology, Neuroscience or Health Sciences related discipline plus 1 year of full-time employment as a research assistant/analyst
Experience working with older adults and individuals with mood and/or memory problems in a clinical or clinical research setting
Ability to work independently, problemsolve, and pay attention to detail
Excellent writing skill and organizational skills
Capacity to learn and adapt to new tasks quickly
Prior research experience in organizing and managing databases
Proficiency with word processing, PowerPoint, Excel and other database software packages.

Assets are:

Experience conducting basic analyses using statistical packages (SPSS) and data interpretation.
Experience with neuroimaging data collection and analysis

Date Posted:
April 12, 2023

Internal Job Posting Closing Date:
April 19, 2023

Total Compensation

Competitive salary and vacation
Enrolment in Extended Health and Dental Benefit Plan
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 COVID19 prior to the start date of employment. This means that all new employees must have received all required doses of a COVID19 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 COVID19 may provide such documentation to the Human Resources department. Such situations will be considered on a casebycase 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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