The Rotman Research Institute at Baycrest has an opportunity for a

RESEARCH ASSISTANT

Level II

Position Type: Temporary Full-Time (More than 1 year)

Shift Type: Day

Bi-Weekly Hours: 70 Hours

Hours of Work: 7 hrs/shift

Posting Number: 9218

Union: Non-Union

Date Posted: September 29, 2025

Job Summary:

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. 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 quantitative research, including conducting basic data analyses using common statistical software such as SPSS

• Experience in qualitative research – data coding & analysis using common software such as N’Vivo 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

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

• Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills

Additional Benefits:

• Vacation Entitlement

• Opportunity to enroll in the extended health and dental benefit plan

• Opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

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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.

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