Job Description
The Cognitive Brain Health Lab at Sunnybrook Research Institute (SRI) is seeking an energetic and experienced individual for a full-time Clinical Research Assistant position under the supervision of Dr. Jennifer Rabin. The successful candidate will join a diverse, multi-disciplinary team of researchers in a dynamic and collegial environment.
The ideal candidate will have a B.Sc. in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related discipline, combined with prior research experience. A Masters an asset. This position is well-suited for individuals interested in gaining research experience prior to graduate school or medical school, as there will be opportunities to contribute to conference abstracts and manuscripts.
The candidate will join a vibrant team of research faculty and clinician scientists at SRI. The candidate will work on studies examining risk factors for dementia as well as studies in the Harquail Centre for Neuromodulation (HCN). The HCN investigates invasive and non-invasive neuromodulation treatments, such as deep brain stimulation, focused ultrasound, and repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for difficult-to-treat brain disorders, including refractory major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and Alzheimer’s disease.
Responsibilities May Include But Are Not Limited To - Assisting with the collection, management, and analysis of MRI and behavioural data
- Creating and maintaining databases
- Assisting with neuropsychological testing and scoring
- Assisting with REB applications and other administrative tasks
- Recruiting participants.
Qualifications Include But Are Not Limited To - Completion of a B.Sc. in Neuroscience, Psychology or related discipline combined with at least one year of relevant research experience. Masters is an asset.
- Experience creating and managing databases
- Experience with statistics, including R
- Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
If your expertise qualifies you for this challenging and fulfilling position,
please submit a cover letter, CV, and the names of 2 - 3 potential references We thank you in advance for your interest, however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Application screening will continue until a suitable candidate is identified.
The Sunnybrook Research Institute is committed to providing accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.
Sunnybrook Research Institute is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
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