Research Analyst

Job Description

Through its core values of Courage, Respect and Excellence, CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan: Connected CAMH, to transform lives, ignite innovation and discovery, revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital, it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness. They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system – a world where Mental Health is Health.

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The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health is currently seeking a full-time, contract (1-year) Research Analyst to join the Brain, Body, and Perception Research Program. This lab is conducting several clinical neuroscience research studies to understand relationships between brain functioning, brain structure, and behavior, across psychiatric disorders such as Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Anorexia Nervosa, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Reporting to the Research Laboratory Manager, 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. This role will also include involvement in regulatory submissions including but not limited to initial protocol submissions, protocol amendments, and communication with the Research Ethics Board, liaising with study investigators, assisting in grant submissions, and other administrative duties as assigned. 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 with some occasional travel to 100 Stokes Street.

Job Requirements

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree with a background in health sciences, life sciences, computer sciences, or engineering, combined with one year of relevant experience.

• Previous work experience in research is required. 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
• You will have experience with Matlab, Python, and/or shell/bash scripting as well as experience conducting basic analyses using statistical packages (e.g. SPSS or R) and data interpretation.
• Experience with neuroimaging 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.
• You will be able to work independently and assume ownership of a research project.
• The ideal candidate will have the ability to multitask and produce high-quality, accurate work while meeting program deadlines.
• Experience with knowledge transfer activities is an asset, as is prior presentation and academic writing experience.
• Candidates require the ability to work effectively in a wide range of settings with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Bilingualism (French/English) and/or proficiency in another language is an asset.

If you are interested in this position, please ensure that you apply before 5pm EST of the closing date. If your application is received past 5pm EST of the closing date, your application will not be accepted.