Research Assistant I (TPT 0.3FTE)

The Royal; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The Royal is seeking a Research Assistant I to support neuropsychiatric research, focusing on data collection and participant interaction within a clinical setting. Candidates should hold a relevant undergraduate degree and ideally have experience in clinical research environments. This temporary part-time position offers rich exposure to clinical practices related to mood disorders, requiring excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months experience in a clinical/medical research environment preferred.
• Bilingual (French and English) is an asset.
• Experience with EEG, neuroimaging or brain stimulation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment and screening of study participants.
• Scheduling and administering clinical interviews.
• Maintaining study records and databases.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Time management

Organization

Education

Relevant undergraduate degree in Psychology, Cognitive sciences or Neuroscience

Tools

SPSS

R

Microsoft Office

REDCap

Matlab

Job description

Position Description

Position Title:Research Assistant I

Immediate Supervisor:Dr. Sara Tremblay

Research Area:Neuromodulation treatments (rTMS); Neuroimaging; Electroencephalography

Clinical population: Mood disorders

Reporting Supervisor:Manager, Neuromodulation Research Clinic

Start date:July 28th, 2025

Contract:Temporary Part-Time (0.3 FTE); 1 year contract

• Note this position is in addition to a 0.7 FTE unionized rTMS Technician position (please also apply to posting # ROM25-095)
  
  

Summary Of Responsibilities

The Research Assistant I (RA) provides research support under the direct supervision of the Supervisor/Principal Investigator and Research Manager. The RA will be involved in helping with data collection in multiple projects involving conducting and scoring neuropsychiatric assessments, delivery of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) treatments and neurophysiology testing sessions for major depressive disorder. Time will be spent primarily recruiting and screening study participants and maintaining study records. Candidates will also assist with administrative duties including scheduling study visits, creating participant records and database management. The candidate will support a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment, obtaining informed consent and screening of study participants.
• Scheduling and administering participant clinical interviews.
• Ensuring that study recruitment targets are met and that study protocols are followed.
• Research Ethic Board submissions (protocol amendments/renewals, reporting of serious adverse events, reporting of protocol violations) and may include submissions to Health Canada.
• Maintaining the study regulatory binders, study databases/logs and participant records.
• Collection of neuroimaging data at the Royal’s Brain Imaging Center.
• Assists in conducting baseline/clinical interviews to collect study participant data.
• Enters and verifies data collected, using databases and protocols set up by supervisors.
• Abides by established IMHR policies, procedures and objectives, as well as quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control requirements, for all aspects of field and laboratory operations.
• May assist with financial transaction needs (e.g. participant reimbursement, purchasing requisition forms, etc.).
• May assist in preparation of materials for presentation, publications or grants.
• May assist in administration of rTMS treatment for major depression.
• May assist in administration of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and electroencephalography (EEG).
• May assist in development of Standard Operating Procedures for the lab.
• Performs other or miscellaneous administrative lab duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Relevant undergraduate degree; Psychology, Cognitive sciences or Neuroscience is preferable.
• Minimum six months experience in a clinical/medical research environment is preferable.
• Bilingual (French and English) is an asset.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate and interact competently and professionally at all levels within a broad, complex clinical research environment.
• Past experience/knowledge working with individuals that have mental health diagnoses such as major depression, schizophrenia and anxiety is a strong asset.
• Highly motivated to work in a clinical-based research environment.
• Knowledge and experience using statistical software (SPSS and/or R), Microsoft Office (Word; Excel; Power Point), REDCap data entry and collection system, and Windows-based operating system are an asset.
• Programming skills in Matlab is an asset.
• Previous experience with EEG, neuroimaging or brain stimulation is a strong asset.
• Skilled in organizing resources, time management and establishing priorities.
• Basic knowledge of research principles, methodology, and procedures.
• Basic knowledge of ICH Good Clinical Practices and relevant regulations, legislation and guidelines applicable to the clinical research field.
• Ability to follow data collection and management guidelines.
• Able to work independently, hands-on with clients and equipment, and must work with minimal supervision and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work under pressure and time-constraints.
• Meticulous, detail-oriented, motivated, and highly organized.