Research Analyst - Laboratory of Behavioural Neuroendocrinology

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health is seeking a full-time Research Analyst for a one-year contract. This role involves supporting a large-scale research project focused on female-specific Alzheimer’s disease risk, requiring strong data management skills and collaboration with researchers. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and a keen understanding of research ethics.

Qualifications

• At least one year of relevant research experience.
• Experience with large-scale datasets in health or neuroscience preferred.
• Strong understanding of research ethics and data security.

Responsibilities

• Organize secure data storage and monitor ethics compliance.
• Contribute to internal and external reporting.
• Assist with scheduling and minute-taking for meetings.

Skills

Critical thinking

Data management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Scientific writing

Education

Honours Baccalaureate in biostatistics, neuroscience, psychology, pharmacology, biology, or related field

Tools

R

Python

STATISTICA

SPSS

Microsoft Office

Visual communication tools (SigmaPlot, BioRender)

Job description

Through its core values ofCourage, 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 HealthisHealth.

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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 in a large-scale research project aiming to produce the world’s first female-specific risk calculator for Alzheimer’s 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 the 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
• Contribute to the development of data dictionaries, particularly for female-specific and Alzheimer’s 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.

• 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, STATISTICA, SPSS, 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