Research Assistant, Sunnybrook Research Institute

Research Assistant, Sunnybrook Research Institute

(Temporary Full-time, 1 year term)

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 mood disorders, suicide prevention, and knowledge translation. This individual will perform research activities and coordinate multiple research studies in a dynamic and collegial environment.

• A Bachelors’ degree in psychology or closely related field, with preference given to individuals with at least 1-2 years of experience in research in the area of psychology and/or psychiatry.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Experience recruiting participants for research studies, including mental health patients.
• Experience organizing, managing, coding, and analyzing quantitative data and qualitative is preferred.
• Previous experience conducting chart-reviews 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.
• Specific experience using and managing data in REDCap is a strong asset.
• Ability to multi-task, manage time, and adapt to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Recruit patients for relevant research projects
• Organize datasets
• Assist with preparation of manuscripts, grants, 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 day-to-day 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.

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.