Research Analyst New - Toronto, Canada - Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

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Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health is currently seeking a full-time, contract (12 month) Research Analyst to join the Brain, Body, and Perception Lab.

This lab is conducting several clinical neuroscience research studies to understand relationships between brain functioning, brain structure, and behavior, across psychiatric disorders and in individuals with gender dysphoria.

Reporting to the Clinician Scientist and also receiving direction from the Research Coordinator, Lab Manager, and/or other research personnel, your responsibilities will include:

searching electronic research resources; preparing literature reviews; surveys and interviews; setting up data collection procedures; collecting neuroimaging, psychometric, and psychophysical data; data entry; exporting, cleaning, quality control, and preprocessing of data; data analysis; preparing findings for presentations and peer reviewed research papers; and knowledge transfer activities in the community.

You will support and contribute to a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements.

This position is located at 250 College Street.

Qualifications:

Previous experience in clinical programs, mental health or clinical research is preferred. Experience with Electronic Data Capture Systems such as REDCap is an asset.
You will have proficiency with Microsoft office, online academic search engines (e.g., PsycINFO, PubMed, MedLine), database software packages as well as experience conducting basic analyses using statistical packages (e.g. SPSS or R) and data interpretation.
You will have experience with Matlab, Python, and/or shell/bash scripting.
Ordering and accounting experience with a knowledge of CAMH accountability as well as the University of Toronto accountability system is an asset.
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication and organization skills are required.
You will possess the ability to effectively handle confidential information and the ability to exercise initiative with good judgment and tact.
Experience with knowledge transfer activities is an asset, as is prior presentation and academic writing experience.
Experience with neuroimaging is an asset.

Please Note:
This full time, (12-month) contract is part of the OPSEU bargaining unit.

Salary Range:
$25.03 to $33.38 per hour

CAMH is a Tobacco-Free Organization.

CAMH is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto and is a teaching hospital and research institute. As a CAMH employee, you will be expected to actively support CAMH's teaching and research activities, in addition to supporting the clinical work of the hospital.

At CAMH, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. Our commitment to equity is grounded in an institution-wide commitment to achieving a working, teaching, and learning environment that is free of discrimination and harassment.
**We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please inform us if you require accommodations during the interview process.