Research Assistant 1 – Centre for Youth Bipolar Disorder

Job title:

Research Assistant 1 – Centre for Youth Bipolar Disorder

Company

CAMH

Job description

Through its core values of Courage, Respect and Excellence, CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan: Connected CAMH, to transform lives, ignite innovation and discovery, revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital, it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness. They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system – a world where Mental Health is Health.To learn more about CAMH, please visit their website at:To view our Land Acknowledgment, please clickThe Centre for Youth Bipolar Disorder (CYBD) is a clinical research program focused on youth bipolar disorder. CYBD activities include intervention studies, observational studies, biological studies, and knowledge translation relevant to youth bipolar disorder. The focus population is youth who have bipolar disorder or who have a first degree relative with bipolar disorder.CYBD is seeking applications for a part-time, contract (6 months) Research Assistant. The incumbent will report to the Research Manager and join a clinical research team working on a number of research studies examining bipolar disorder. In this position, you will be responsible for working both autonomously and in a team of research staff to achieve study targets.The Research Assistant will primarily provide administrative support for multiple research studies and clinical trials. Duties include scheduling research visits with research participants, organization of research documents, data entry and working with databases ensuring that accuracy and data quality is maintained, and literature searches, preparing PowerPoint presentations, proofreading documents, attending research meetings, and other administrative duties.You will provide regular updates to the Research Manager and will provide administrative support to the team in other research related duties. The candidate must be able to work independently and effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment. You will support a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements. This position is located primarily at 80 Workman Way.The successful candidate will have Secondary School and/or Specialty Courses. Experience working or volunteering in a health services or academic setting, an asset. The successful candidate will be detail oriented with demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to produce high quality and accurate work while meeting program deadlines and requirements. Experience with Electronic Data Capture Systems such as REDCap is an asset. You will have proficiency with Microsoft Office. Other preferred skills include the ability to work in a team environment as well as strong communication and interpersonal skills. Candidates require the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.Please Note: This part-time 6-month contract position is part of the OPSEU bargaining unit.CAMH is a fully affiliated teaching hospital and research institute of the University of Toronto. As a CAMH employee, you will contribute to our mission by supporting teaching, research, and clinical care across the hospital.CAMH is dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment is to foster a workplace, teaching, and learning environment that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination or harassment.CAMH strongly encourages applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples; Black and other racialized communities; LGBTQ2S+ communities; women; and people with disabilities, including those with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges.We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Thank you to all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require accommodations during the application or recruitment process, please let us know.

Expected salary

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Sun, 11 May 2025 02:18:22 GMT

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