(TEMPORARY FULL-TME) RESEARCH ASSISTANT- RESEARCH AND ACADEMICS
About the role
Job Details
Description JOB DESCRIPTION: The Research and Academics Department at Ontario Shores is seeking a Research Assistant. As part of a research team, this position will provide support and assistance to staff within the Research and Academics Department and other researchers across the Centre.
This position reports to the Director, Research and Academics with academic supervision provided by the Endowed Chair, Precision Medicine and Personalized Mental Health Care.
Key Duties And Responsibilities:
- Conducting literature searches
- Preparing Research Ethics Board submissions
- Consenting research subjects
- Administering questionnaires and other internal and external data collection instruments including, but not limited to telephone interviews, face to face patient/staff interview, printed surveys, electronic surveys, and focus groups
- Data coding and entry
- Assisting with records management of research projects
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, mental health or related field.
Years Of Experience:
- 2-3 years’ experience supporting research at an academic department, research institute or organization
- Experience in mental health research an asset
Knowledge/Skills
- Ability to use software packages for quantitative or qualitative data management and analysis
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Demonstrated success in effectively organizing and prioritizing work assignments
- Timely feedback and reporting of completion or challenges of assigned tasks
- Detailed and results oriented
- Enthusiastic about doing research
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a diverse work environment
- Ability to build rapport with research participants
- Ability to maintain the confidentiality of personal information in accordance with hospital policy and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act of Ontario
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
- Advanced computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access)
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About Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences is a leader in mental health care, providing a spectrum of specialized assessments and treatment services for people living with complex mental illness. Patients benefit from a recovery-oriented environment of care, built on compassion, inspiration and hope. Ontario Shores engages in research, education and advocacy initiatives to advance the mental health care system.
(TEMPORARY FULL-TME) RESEARCH ASSISTANT- RESEARCH AND ACADEMICS
About the role
Job Details
Description JOB DESCRIPTION: The Research and Academics Department at Ontario Shores is seeking a Research Assistant. As part of a research team, this position will provide support and assistance to staff within the Research and Academics Department and other researchers across the Centre.
This position reports to the Director, Research and Academics with academic supervision provided by the Endowed Chair, Precision Medicine and Personalized Mental Health Care.
Key Duties And Responsibilities:
- Conducting literature searches
- Preparing Research Ethics Board submissions
- Consenting research subjects
- Administering questionnaires and other internal and external data collection instruments including, but not limited to telephone interviews, face to face patient/staff interview, printed surveys, electronic surveys, and focus groups
- Data coding and entry
- Assisting with records management of research projects
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, mental health or related field.
Years Of Experience:
- 2-3 years’ experience supporting research at an academic department, research institute or organization
- Experience in mental health research an asset
Knowledge/Skills
- Ability to use software packages for quantitative or qualitative data management and analysis
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Demonstrated success in effectively organizing and prioritizing work assignments
- Timely feedback and reporting of completion or challenges of assigned tasks
- Detailed and results oriented
- Enthusiastic about doing research
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a diverse work environment
- Ability to build rapport with research participants
- Ability to maintain the confidentiality of personal information in accordance with hospital policy and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act of Ontario
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
- Advanced computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access)
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About Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences is a leader in mental health care, providing a spectrum of specialized assessments and treatment services for people living with complex mental illness. Patients benefit from a recovery-oriented environment of care, built on compassion, inspiration and hope. Ontario Shores engages in research, education and advocacy initiatives to advance the mental health care system.