Research Analyst - Krembil Centre Research

CAMH; Toronto; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The Krembil Centre for Neuroinformatics (KCNI) at CAMH is seeking a fulltime, 12-month contract Research Analyst to support active research projects. Responsibilities include qualitative data collection, participant recruitment, ethics documentation, and dissemination of results within an international team.

The role emphasizes equity, inclusion, and accessibility in research design, with opportunities for training and authorship. Collaboration across Canada, the UK, and beyond is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, health sciences, anthropology, sociology, or related field.
• At least 1 year of relevant research experience and strong communication skills.
• Experience with qualitative research methods (semi-structured interviews, thematic analysis).
• Ability to work with interdisciplinary, international teams and equity-focused research.

Responsibilities

• Support study design, recruitment, consent, data collection and dissemination.
• Coordinate engagement with lived experience advisors and community partners.
• Assist with ethics applications, regulatory documentation, and knowledge translation.
• Support team coordination across time zones and onboarding.

Skills

Qualitative methods

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology/Health Sciences/Anthropology/Sociology

Tools

NVivo

R

REDCap

Qualtrics

Microsoft Office & Teams

Job description

Job Description

The Krembil Centre for Neuroinformatics (KCNI) at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is harnessing the power of high-performance computing and novel technologies to integrate and analyze the wealth of data generated about the brain and mental health. Our research is performed in an open science environment, with an emphasis on reproducible data-driven research and a patient-centric approach to accelerate identification and treatment of mental illness. A focus on global collaboration is key to transforming our understanding of mental health and its treatment. The Centre operates as an incubator for medical technologies to identify, manage and support mental health, while shaping policy at national and global levels.

Job Description

The Krembil Centre for Neuroinformatics (KCNI) at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is harnessing the power of high-performance computing and novel technologies to integrate and analyze the wealth of data generated about the brain and mental health. Our research is performed in an open science environment, with an emphasis on reproducible data-driven research and a patient-centric approach to accelerate identification and treatment of mental illness. A focus on global collaboration is key to transforming our understanding of mental health and its treatment. The Centre operates as an incubator for medical technologies to identify, manage and support mental health, while shaping policy at national and global levels. The Predictive Care Lab, as part of the KCNI, is seeking a fulltime, contract (12 months) Research Analyst to support active research projects. Working within interdisciplinary research teams, the Research Analyst contributes to research study design, implementation, participant recruitment and consenting, data collection, analysis, and dissemination of results while ensuring compliance with ethical, regulatory, and institutional requirements. The Research Analyst will work closely with the Principal Investigator and an international team spanning Canada, the UK, and beyond. Specific responsibilities will include supporting qualitative data collection and analysis (including interviews, focus groups, and co-design workshops), coordinating engagement with lived experience advisors and community partners, supporting ethics applications and regulatory documentation, and assisting with knowledge translation activities such as presentations, manuscripts, and reports. The Research Analyst will play a key role in facilitating inclusive and accessible research processes that centre the perspectives of equity-deserving communities, people with lived experience, and international collaborators.

Additional responsibilities include supporting team coordination across time zones and institutional contexts, contributing to co-design workshop facilitation, maintaining research documentation, assisting with literature reviews and grant-related activities, and supporting onboarding of other team members and trainees. This position offers a stimulating and supportive environment with opportunities for training, authorship, and professional development within a collaborative interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Health Sciences, Anthropology, Sociology, or a related field, with at least 1 year of relevant research experience. The successful candidate will be a self-driven, detail-oriented, and collaborative worker with strong interpersonal and written communication skills and show the ability to manage multiple tasks with minimal direct supervision. They will also demonstrate strong organizational skills, and initiative. Experience with research data collection and documentation is a must. A strong background in qualitative research methods, such as semi-structured interviews, thematic analysis, and participatory approaches is required. The ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary teams and across distributed international collaborators is a must. Demonstrated understanding of accessible and inclusive research design is essential. Experience engaging with Indigenous, racialized, or otherwise equity-deserving communities is required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Teams is required. Experience with NVivo, R, REDCap, Qualtrics, or similar qualitative or data management tools is strongly preferred. Familiarity with REB/ethics submission processes is an asset. Experience with international or multi-site research coordination is a strong asset. Knowledge of OCAP principles and Indigenous cultural safety frameworks is an asset. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to equity, inclusion, and anti-oppressive research practices. Experience supporting or engaging lived experience advisors or patient-oriented research is a significant asset. Knowledge of mental health research contexts, digital health, or AI applications in healthcare is an asset. The candidate will support and uphold anti-racist practices in the workplace and contribute to a research culture that is welcoming and accessible to participants of diverse identities, backgrounds, and lived experiences.

Salary Range

$27.95 – $37.28 per hour

CAMH is a fully affiliated teaching hospital and research institute of the University of Toronto. As a CAMH employee, you will contribute to our mission by supporting teaching, research, and clinical care across the hospital.

CAMH is dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment is to foster a workplace, teaching, and learning environment that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination or harassment.

CAMH strongly encourages applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples; Black and other racialized communities; LGBTQ2S+ communities; women; and people with disabilities, including those with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Thank you to all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require accommodations during the application or recruitment process, please let us know.

CAMH est un hôpital universitaire et un institut de recherche pleinement affiliés à l'Université de Toronto. En tant qu'employé de CAMH, vous contribuerez à notre mission en soutenant l'enseignement, la recherche et les soins cliniques à travers l'hôpital.

CAMH est dédié à l'équité, à la diversité et à l'inclusion. Notre engagement est de favoriser un environnement de travail, d'enseignement et d'apprentissage qui soit inclusif, respectueux, et exempt de discrimination ou de harcèlement.

CAMH encourage fortement les candidatures de candidats qui reflètent la diversité des communautés que nous servons, y compris les Premières Nations, les Métis et les Inuits; les communautés noires et autres communautés racialisées; les communautés LGBTQ2S+; les femmes; et les personnes en situation de handicap, y compris celles ayant une expérience vécue des défis en matière de santé mentale et d'usage de substances.

Nous accueillons les candidatures de toutes origines. Merci à tous ceux qui postulent ; cependant, seuls les candidats sélectionnés pour un entretien seront contactés. Si vous avez besoin d'aménagements pendant le processus de candidature ou de recrutement, veuillez nous en informer.

About Us

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.

To learn more about CAMH, please visit their website at: www.camh.ca .