Research Assistant - Toronto, Canada - Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Research Assistant, Department of Psychiatry, Sunnybrook Research Institute

Status:
Temporary Full-Time (1 year term with an option to renew)

Positions available: 2

Hours: 37.5 per week; Monday-Friday from 9am to 5pm, some flexibility required.

Job Overview

The Sunnybrook Research Institute, Department of Psychiatry, affiliated with the University of Toronto, is seeking an energetic and efficient Research Assistant to work on projects in the areas of suicide prevention, mood disorders and mental health literacy.

This individual will perform clinical research activities and coordinate multiple research studies in a dynamic and collegial environment.

A Bachelors's degree in psychology or closely related field, with preference given to individuals with at least 12 years of experience in research in the area of psychology and/or psychiatry.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Experience organizing, managing, coding, and analyzing quantitative data and qualitative is preferred.
Previous experience conducting chartreviews and clinical trials is preferred.
Experience with the design and maintenance of databases is desired, as is competence with the software programs SPSS, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
Ability to multitask, manage time, and adapt to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines
Must have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle

Responsibilities

Visit the Coroner Office of Chief Coroner to review coroner's records for suicide deaths (travel is required)
Visit schools in the Greater Toronto Area to implement a schoolbased mental health literacy research program
Assist with preparation of manuscripts, abstracts and poster presentations
Collect, collate, maintain, process, and/or analyze records relevant to current projects
Work independently as well as within a collaborative environment.
Assist with the daytoday operations of ongoing studies.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Sunnybrook Research Institute is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.

Sunnybrook Research Institute is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Sunnybrook, all new hires must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada (e.g., two doses of a two-dose vaccine series, or one dose of a single-dose vaccine series);
AND have received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days ago.

Medical exemptions or any other kind of requested exemption based upon the Hospital's obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Sunnybrook Research Institute is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.

Medical exemptions or any other kind of requested exemption based upon the Hospital's obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.