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Research Assistant

Research Assistant

BaycrestToronto, CA
30+ days ago
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The Rotman Research Institute at Baycrest has an opportunity for

RESEARCH ASSISTANT LEVEL 2

Kunen-Lunenfeld Centre for Applied Research & Evaluation (KL-CARE)

Position Type : Full-Time, 1 Year Renewable Contract

Shift Type : Day

Bi-Weekly Hours : 70 Hours

Hours of Work : 7 hrs / shift

Posting Number : 8250

Union : Non-Union

Date Posted : December 17, 2024

The Rotman Research Institute (RRI) is a premier international centre for the study of human brain function. The RRI is committed to advancing knowledge of healthy aging and age-related brain disorders, such as dementia, stroke, and sensory loss, by building on its foundational strengths in cognitive neuroscience and its leadership in the innovative use of informatics, electrophysiology, and neuroimaging technologies. The Kunin-Lunenfeld Centre for Applied Research & Evaluation (KL-CARE) is a support and services hub at the RRI that is focused on working with healthcare professionals, researchers, trainees, non-profits, and commercial partners to facilitate and support clinical, applied, and evaluative research at Baycrest and beyond.

KL-CARE is currently looking for an empathetic, hardworking, and organized individual to fill our position of Research Assistant Level 2. The Research Assistant’s role is to work on a diverse portfolio of research and evaluation projects in the aging and brain health space.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

  • Literature reviews
  • Assisting with project and protocol design
  • Assisting with participant recruitment and informed consent activities
  • Medical chart review & data abstraction
  • Conducting neuropsychological assessments
  • Assisting with the collection, management, and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data
  • Assisting with database creation & maintenance
  • Assisting with preparation of written materials : focus group / interview guides, research ethics board applications, consent forms, manuscripts, research reports, poster and presentation submissions
  • Engagement with the lead investigators, research team, and clinical providers throughout the research process

Qualifications include but are not limited to :

  • Completion of a B.Sc. in Psychology, Neuroscience or Health Sciences related discipline combined with at least five (5) years of relevant research or clinical experience OR a M.Sc. in Psychology, Neuroscience, or Health Sciences related discipline combined with at least two (2) years of experience
  • Experience with applying a client-centred approach to interacting and working with patient populations, particularly older adults
  • Experience in qualitative research – data coding & analysis using common software such as N’Vivo
  • Experience in quantitative research, including conducting basic data analyses using common statistical software such as SPSS is an asset
  • Experience with neuropsychological testing is an asset
  • Experience with program evaluation and data management are assets
  • Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
  • Experience using research databases and reference management software is considered an asset

    • 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 :   Please submit your application online through the Baycrest intranet. Failure to include your resume may affect your candidacy for this position. All communication related to this job posting will be sent to the email address used to submit your application.

    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 [email protected] 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.

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