Research Assistant 2 - Ottawa, Canada - The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre

The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre

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Ottawa, Canada

1 week ago

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Description

Position Information

Posting Number:

IMHR23013E
Title:
Research Assistant 2 (Temp, Casual)
Position Status:
Casual
Contract End Date:
09/13/2024
FTE:
0.00
Job Schedule:
Days
Department:
IMHR
Union:
Nonunion
Site:
Institute of Mental Health Research (IMHR)
About The Royal
As one of Canada's foremost mental health care and academic health science centres, The Royal has a clear purpose: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster. This is at the core of everything we do and it is driven by the passion, focus and dedication of our employees. Every day, the work that we do transforms the lives of people with mental illness through specialized mental healthcare, advocacy, research and education._

Immediate Supervisor:
Dr. Andrew Nicholson, Scientist, IMHR**
Reporting Supervisor: Director Clinical Research Administration, IMHR

Contract:
Temporary, casual (6-10hrs/week); 1 year**
NOTE: The clinical trial takes place at the Lawson Health Research Institute at St. Joseph's Hospital (268 Grosvenor Street), London, Ontario.

Summary of Responsibilities:

The Research Assistant II (RA) provides specialized research support at various levels of independence, to the Researcher(s) and staff members associated with the research unit (including research associates, postdoctoral fellows, clinical scholars and research staff) and the Institute, enhancing the capacity of the Researcher(s) to pursue their research.

Major Responsibilities:

Must be comfortable conversing with participants and grounding them if they become emotional/overwhelmed during the scanning procedure.
Working closely with MRI technicians and an MRI image analyst to deal with any unexpected issues that arise.

Other:

Performs miscellaneous jobrelated duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Currently enrolled in or completed a Master's or Doctorate degree in a relevant discipline or the equivalent combination of education and experience with a strong record of achievement.
Clinical research experience in psychology, sociology, public health, epidemiology, or a related area would be considered a strong asset.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Skilled in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
Ability to communicate and interact competently and professionally at all levels.
Selfdirected and able to work independently with mínimal supervision and within a multidisciplinary team.
Meticulous, detailoriented and highly organized.
Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.
Must be detailoriented and punctual.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite.
Experience working with vulnerable/diverse populations would be considered a strong asset.

Information:

Program Information:

All applicants must provide a recent resume and a cover letter in one file that clearly indicates that they meet the required qualifications.
The onboarding process will include a police check for work with vulnerable populations, and providing proof of immunizations.
The clinical trial takes place at the Lawson Health Research Institute at St. Joseph's Hospital (268 Grosvenor Street), London, Ontario.
IMHR sincerely thanks all applicants for their interest in a career with us; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Royal is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the recruitment process.

Additional Information

All applicants must provide a recent resume that clearly indicate that they meet the required qualifications.
The Royal sincerely thanks all applicants for their interest in a career with us; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
All new hires will be required to obtain a clear and valid Criminal Record or Vulnerable Sector Records Check as a precondition of employment.
The Royal is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the recruitment process.