Research Assistant I (TFT 1.0 FTE)

Position Information

Posting Number : IMHR24-005E Title : Research Assistant I (TFT 1.0 FTE) Position Status : Temporary Full-time Contract End Date : 06 / 06 / 2025 FTE : 1.

0 Job Schedule : Days / Evenings Department : IMHR Union : Non-union Site : Institute of Mental Health Research (IMHR) Number of Vacancies : 1

About The Royal

As one of Canada’s foremost mental health care and academic health science centres, The Royal has a clear purpose : to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster.

This is at the core of everything we do and it is driven by the passion, focus and dedication of our employees. Every day, the work that we do transforms the lives of people with mental illness through specialized mental healthcare, advocacy, research and education.

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 : June 2024

Contract : Temporary, full-time (37.5h / week); 1 year contract with possibility to renew

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 the delivery of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) treatments for major depressive disorder.

Time will be spent primarily delivering rTMS treatments, collecting electroencephalography (EEG) and neuroimaging data, and helping with recruitment of participants with potential for conducting clinical interviews.

Responsibilities :

• Recruitment of research participants.
• Administration of rTMS treatment for major depression.
• Administration of electroencephalography (EEG) recordings.
• 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 Research Ethics Board (REB) submissions.
• May assist with financial transaction needs (. participant reimbursement, purchasing requisition forms, .
• May assist in preparation of materials for presentation, publications or grants.
• May assist in EEG data analysis.
• 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.

Program Information :

• All applicants must provide a recent resume and a cover letter in one file that clearly indicates that they meet the required qualifications.
• The onboarding process will include a police check for work with vulnerable populations, and providing proof of immunizations.
• The Royal is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the recruitment process.
• IMHR sincerely thanks all applicants for their interest in a career with us; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted

As one of Canada’s foremost mental health care and academic health science centres, The Royal has a clear purpose : to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster.

This is at the core of everything we do and it is driven by the passion, focus and dedication of our employees. Every day, the work that we do transforms the lives of people with mental illness through specialized mental healthcare, advocacy, research and education.

Salary Range : $17.21 to $22.65 per hour