Research Analyst - Laboratory of Behavioural Neuroendocrinology

camh; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution in Toronto is seeking a full-time Research Analyst to support a groundbreaking project focused on developing a female-specific Alzheimer's disease risk calculator. The role entails managing research databases, ensuring compliance with data security, and collaborating with various teams. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in biostatistics or related fields and experience with large-scale datasets. This position requires excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• At least one year of relevant research experience.
• Experience with large-scale datasets in health or neuroscience is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in scientific writing and manuscript preparation.
• Strong understanding of research ethics and data security principles.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain research databases and organize secure data storage.
• Monitor compliance with data sharing and ethics requirements.
• Assist with cross-functional meetings and project reporting.
• Compile literature to support manuscript writing and grant reporting.

Skills

SPSS

Data Collection

R

Stata

Research Experience

Statistical Software

Data Mining

Calculus

Market Research

Operations Research

SAS

Data Analysis Skills

Education

Honours Baccalaureate in biostatistics, neuroscience, psychology, pharmacology, biology

Tools

Microsoft Office

R

SPSS

SAS

STATA

Job description

Job Description

The Laboratory of Behavioral Neuroendocrinology at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health is seeking a full-time contract (1 year) Research Analyst to support a large-scale research project aiming to produce the worlds first female-specific risk calculator for Alzheimers disease. The Research Analyst will work closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) and postdoctoral researchers. They will contribute to peer-reviewed publications and ensure the project meets its scientific administrative and reporting obligations. This role requires strong initiative, critical thinking, and attention to detail along with a proactive collaborative working style.

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Overview

The CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan to connect CAMH with the aim of transforming lives, igniting innovation and discovery, revolutionizing education, and driving social change. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness and to shape a world where mental health is central to healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Maintain research databases
• Ensure and organize secure data storage
• Monitor compliance with institutional and external requirements related to data sharing, ethics, IP, and confidentiality, especially in line with obligations to CAMH and the granting agency
• Maintain organized backups of project scripts, data, and documentation
• Monitor project progress and contribute to internal and external reporting, including formal reports to the funding agency
• Assist with cross-team and cross-investigator meetings including scheduling, agenda setting, and minute-taking
• Assist in database summarization
• Contribute to the development of data dictionaries, particularly for female-specific and Alzheimers Disease-related variables
• Compile literature and background information to support manuscript writing and grant reporting
• Cross-referencing of variables present across multiple databases
• Preliminary development of similarity index between variables across databases which are distinct but may be functionally related

You will support a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable CAMH policies as well as all regulatory and legislative requirements. This position is located at 250 College Street.

Minimum Requirements

• An Honours Baccalaureate in biostatistics, neuroscience, psychology, pharmacology, biology, or a related field with at least one (1) year of relevant research experience.
• Experience working with large-scale datasets in health, neuroscience, or related disciplines is preferred. Familiarity with research related to sex differences, hormones and neurogenesis, pregnancy, or neurodegenerative diseases is an asset. Prior experience with R or Python would be an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in scientific writing, manuscript preparation, and translating complex findings for varied audiences would be an asset
• Strong understanding of research ethics, data security, and intellectual property principles; prior experience working with research ethics boards (REB) is an asset
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and statistical software such as R, SPSS, SAS, STATA, or equivalent. Experience with visual communication tools (e.g., SigmaPlot, BioRender) for figure generation is an asset
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills including the ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain meticulous records in a fast-paced research environment

Key Skills

• Spss
• Data Collection
• R
• Stata
• Research Experience
• Statistical Software
• Data Mining
• Calculus
• Market Research
• Operations Research
• SAS
• Data Analysis Skills

Employment Details

• Employment Type: Full Time
• Experience: years
• Vacancy: 1