Research Assistant

Baycrest; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rotman Research Institute at Baycrest is seeking a dedicated Research Assistant to support cutting-edge clinical research projects in the field of aging and brain function. This full-time position will involve participant recruitment, data collection, and conducting various assessments using advanced techniques. Candidates with a background in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field are encouraged to apply, as this role offers the chance to contribute to innovative research aimed at improving cognitive health in older adults. Competitive salary and benefits package included.

Benefits

Competitive Salary and Vacation

Extended Health Care and Dental Benefit Plan

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience working with older adults in a clinical/research setting.
• Experience coordinating clinical trials and conducting assessments.
• Technical proficiency with relevant software and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and screen participants for research studies.
• Conduct mood and memory assessments and maintain records.
• Administer transcranial magnetic stimulation and manage data.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Excellent writing skills

Organizational skills

Technical proficiency in word processing

Experience with SPSS

Education

B.A. /B.Sc. in Psychology, Neuroscience or Health Sciences

Master’s degree with practical experience

Tools

SPSS

FreeSurfer

SPM

AFNI

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

The Rotman Research Institute at Baycrest has an opportunity for a

RESEARCH ASSISTANT

ON-SITE

Position Type: Full-Time Contract

Shift Type: Onsite, Day

Bi-Weekly Hours: 70 Hours

Hours of Work: 7 hrs /shift

Posting Number: 9031

Union: Non-Union

Job Summary:

Research at Baycrest is coordinated through the Baycrest Academy for Research and Education (BARE), which is home to the Rotman Research Institute (RRI), one of the world’s most acclaimed research centres for the study of aging and human brain function, and the Centre for Education & Knowledge Exchange in Aging, a leading provider of innovative education in geriatrics, brain health, and aging.

The successful applicant will support clinical research projects focused on application of transcranial magnetic stimulation to improve mood or cognition in older adults. The projects also involve neuropsychological assessments, behavioral task paradigms, physiological assessment, and neuroimaging.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Recruitment of participants for research studies
• Scheduling and screening eligible research participants
• Conducting mood and memory assessments of research participants
• Conducting physiological assessments using BIOPAC
• Maintaining subject records
• Administering transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) in clinical trials
• Scheduling and preparing for MRI or MEG
• Data entry and analysis, including behavioral, neuropsychological, and imaging data
• Database management
• Preparing tables and figures, literature searches and summaries for grants and manuscripts
• Preparing Health Canada regulatory submissions, REB submissions, progress reports, and other administrative duties

Qualifications include but are not limited to:

• B.A. /B.Sc. in Psychology, Neuroscience or Health Sciences related discipline plus previous summer, work-term or full-time paid employment as a research assistant/analyst ORMaster’s degree with practical experience in recruitment and assessment of research participants
• Experience working with older adults and individuals with mood and/or memory problems in a clinical or research setting
• Previous experience coordinating clinical trials
• Ability to work independently, problem-solve, and pay attention to detail
• Excellent writing skill and organizational skills
• Capacity to learn and adapt to new tasks quickly
• Technical proficiency with word processing, PowerPoint, Excel
• Experience conducting basic analyses using statistical packages (SPSS) and data interpretation.
• Experience with neuroimaging data collection and analysis using FreeSurfer, SPM, AFNI

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A COVER LETTER

Additional Benefits:

• Competitive Salary and Vacation
• Opportunity to enroll in the Extended Health Care and Dental Benefit Plan
• Opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: Current Baycrest employees must apply online through the Baycrest intranet. Applications submitted through the external careers website will only be considered after the internal application process. If you are a current employee and are unable to access the intranet, please contact Human Resources for assistance.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please submit your application online by clicking the Apply button below.

Remarkable people of Baycrest are changing the future of brain health and aging.

Thank you for your interest in joining Baycrest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Baycrest is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at [e-mail] or 416-785-2500, ext. 2961.

All successful candidates will be required to complete a police reference check/vulnerable sector screen. Such exemptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.