Research Analyst - Brain Health Imaging Centre

Job Description

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health is currently seeking a full-time, contract (12 months) Research Analyst to join the Brain, Body, and Perception Research Program. This lab is conducting several clinical neuroscience research studies to understand relationships between brain functioning, brain structure, and behavior, across psychiatric disorders and in individuals with gender dysphoria. Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, your responsibilities will include: searching electronic research resources; preparing literature reviews; surveys and interviews; setting up data collection procedures; collecting neuroimaging, psychometric, and psychophysical data; data entry; exporting, cleaning, quality control, and preprocessing of data; data analysis; preparing findings for presentations and peer reviewed research papers; and knowledge transfer activities in the community. You will support and contribute to a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements. This position is located at 250 College Street with some occasional travel to 100 Stokes Street.

Job Requirements

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree with a background in health sciences, life sciences, computer sciences, or engineering, combined with one year of relevant experience.

• Previous experience in clinical programs, mental health or clinical research is preferred. Experience with Electronic Data Capture Systems such as REDCap is an asset.
• You will have proficiency with Microsoft office, online academic search engines (e.g., PsycINFO, PubMed, MedLine), database software packages
• You will have experience with Matlab, Python, and/or shell/bash scripting as well as experience conducting basic analyses using statistical packages (e.g. SPSS or R) and data interpretation.
• Experience with neuroimaging is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication and organization skills are required.
• You will possess the ability to effectively handle confidential information and the ability to exercise initiative with good judgment and tact.
• Experience with knowledge transfer activities is an asset, as is prior presentation and academic writing experience.
• Candidates require the ability to work effectively in a wide range of settings with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Bilingualism (French/English) and/or proficiency in another language is an asset.