Research Analyst - Schizophrenia Research Division

CAMH; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a motivated Research Analyst to join their Schizophrenia Research Division. This full-time role involves supporting clinical research projects that explore the intersections of mental illness, obesity, and glucose dysmetabolism. You will engage in various research-related tasks, including conducting assessments, managing data, and assisting with regulatory submissions. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful research in a collaborative environment that values diversity and teamwork. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about mental health research, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of clinical or research experience with mental health issues.
• Experience administering neuropsychological assessments is a strong asset.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with scheduling interviews and administering clinical assessments.
• Conduct anthropometric measures and assist with physiological tests.
• Prepare data for presentations and peer-reviewed research papers.

Skills

Data Analysis in R

Data Analysis in SPSS

Communication Skills

Neuropsychological Assessments

Detail Oriented

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Neuroscience

Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work

Bachelor’s Degree in Physiology

Tools

Word Processing Software

PowerPoint

Database Software

Endnote Reference Manager

Job description

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Job Description

The Schizophrenia Division is seeking an enthusiastic individual for a full-time, contract (12 months) Research Analyst role to assist with clinical research projects intersecting between mental illness, obesity, and glucose dysmetabolism. As part of the team, the Research Analyst will assist the research team on a number of research related duties including: scheduling human subjects’ interviews, screening eligible research subjects, administering clinical rating scales and functional assessments, scoring and administering brief neurocognitive assessments. The projects will also include a significant metabolic/medical component including: conducting anthropometric measures, assistance with physiological tests of glucose metabolism, measurements of satiety/eating behaviours. Within these functions, you will also be required to assist in recruitment, preparing and maintaining subject records; data entry and database management, and preparing data for presentations and peer-reviewed research papers. You will also assist with scheduling and preparing for subject’s laboratory visits as well as other procedural visits depending on the given study such as MRI scans and will accompany subjects to these visits. Within these functions, you will also be required to assist with regulatory submissions, preparing budget and progress reports and power point presentations. Other administrative duties are also required. You will support a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable and regulatory requirements. This position is located at the 1051 Queen Street.

Job Description

The Schizophrenia Division is seeking an enthusiastic individual for a full-time, contract (12 months) Research Analyst role to assist with clinical research projects intersecting between mental illness, obesity, and glucose dysmetabolism. As part of the team, the Research Analyst will assist the research team on a number of research related duties including: scheduling human subjects’ interviews, screening eligible research subjects, administering clinical rating scales and functional assessments, scoring and administering brief neurocognitive assessments. The projects will also include a significant metabolic/medical component including: conducting anthropometric measures, assistance with physiological tests of glucose metabolism, measurements of satiety/eating behaviours. Within these functions, you will also be required to assist in recruitment, preparing and maintaining subject records; data entry and database management, and preparing data for presentations and peer-reviewed research papers. You will also assist with scheduling and preparing for subject’s laboratory visits as well as other procedural visits depending on the given study such as MRI scans and will accompany subjects to these visits. Within these functions, you will also be required to assist with regulatory submissions, preparing budget and progress reports and power point presentations. Other administrative duties are also required. You will support a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable and regulatory requirements. This position is located at the 1051 Queen Street.

Job Requirements

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in neuroscience, health science, social work, or physiology combined with one (1) year of relevant clinical or research experience with mental health and/or addiction issues. Previous experience in administration of neuropsychological assessments and clinical rating scales is a strong asset. Experience in the field of cognition, physiology, or endocrinology is preferred. Experience with data analysis in R and SPSS is required. Proficiency with word processing, PowerPoint, and database software packages along with Endnote reference manager is required. The ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and diverse stakeholders is essential. Demonstrated communication skills (both oral and written) are required as is the ability to explain complex issues in plain language. The candidate will be detail oriented, well organized, with the ability to meet deadlines and to work independently with minimal supervision. Prior research or service experience with individuals and/or families with mental health and addiction issues are an advantage. You have the ability to work effectively in a variety of settings with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Bilingualism (French/English) and/or proficiency in a second language would be an asset.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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