Research Assistant, Psychiatry

Description

The Department of Psychiatry in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Research Assistant. This Fixed Term Recurring Part-time position is for approximately 6 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.

This position reports to the Principal Investigator.

This is a recurring part-time position working up to 20 hours per week. Recurring Part-time employees are hourly employees engaged to perform work on an irregular schedule.

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

• Assisting with REB applications and preparing annual progress reports on all open and closed studies and forms as required by the Research Ethics Board (REB)
• Abstracting data from necessary sources to complete pre-study forms, flow sheets, off study forms and other Forms as dictated by TMS clinical trials protocols
• Registering patients and informing appropriate personnel of assigned treatment options monitoring the progress of the study and assisting with the recruitment of the patients
• Coordinating and maintaining critical documents and binders for Clinical Research
• Reviewing source documentation and case report forms, coordinating, completing and submitting data in a timely and accurate manner
• Informing study personnel of communications regarding adverse drug reaction reports and ensuring appropriate documentation is completed
• Coordinating and maintaining a strong liaison with Principal Investigator and TMS scientist regarding ongoing conduct of clinical research
• Responsible for applying appropriate statistical techniques for research questions and carrying out data analysis
• Assisting with review of literature, preparation of manuscripts, conference presentations and research rounds, etc.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree or a combination of equivalent experience
• 2 years relevant experience
• Training in clinical research / neurostimulation/ neurophysiology, or related training plus at least 2 years relevant experience
• Demonstrated abilities in academic literature reviews and academic writing
• Experience and knowledge of data management and quantitative statistics
• Computing skills in Microsoft applications and software packages such as Stata, SPSS and Endnote or reference management system
• Google cloud program certification
• Endnote or reference management system
• Strong communication, organizational, time management, interpersonal, and problem solving skills

Application Deadline: May 16, 2024

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Specialist/Advisor Job Family, Phase 1.

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