Sinai Health is looking for a Research Assistant to support our Department of Psychiatry at our Mount Sinai Hospital campus. In this role, you will aid multiple Principal Investigators within the department including in areas such as Addiction Psychiatry, Emergency Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, among others.

In This Role You Will

Coordinate projects as assigned
Participate in manuscript preparation, grant and REB proposals, books, articles, and manuals
Recruit research subjects and schedule of subjects
Administer research questionnaires and conduct structured interviews
Create and maintain databases using statistical software
Conduct statistical analysis and interpretation
Prepare presentations (slides, posters, PowerPoint) Monitor and maintain deadlines and schedules
Perform literature searches
Maintain databases relative to publications, presentations, grants
Prepare written correspondence, reports and presentations using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
Perform other general office related duties as required (e.g., photocopying, organizing and maintaining filing system)
Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Mandatory

Completion of at least one year of a University degree from an accredited educational institution
A minimum of two (2) years of related experience
Applicants with proven equivalent recent and related training and experience may be considered

Preferred

In progress or successful completion of a Master’s degree from an accredited educational institution as asset
Experience working within a mental health research environment

Skills and Knowledge

Demonstrated knowledge of statistical analysis an asset
Advanced technical skills and proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Self-directed with an ability to make decisions and to exercise good judgment
Confident organizational and time management skills with a flexibility to adjust to priorities
Demonstrated professionalism; ability to work with a variety of individuals in a co-operative manner both independently and as part of a team
Ability to work accurately and effectively in a fast paced environment
Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance history

If this sounds like you and you’re ready to build a career within research, apply now and let us know why you’d be a great addition to our team.

Mount Sinai Hospital (Toronto), Sinai Health jobs

Research Assistant, Psychiatry