Research Analyst, Psychiatry

Description  The Department of Psychiatry in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a  Research Analyst . This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 12 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.
The primary purpose of the position is to support the Principal Investigator and the research team in collaboration with the Hospital for Sick Children, specifically with data analysis. Our team investigates child and adolescent mental health including neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., ADHD, autism, OCD) with a focus on the role of clinical factors, environmental factors and unpacking factors that contribute to psychiatric comorbidity.
Reporting to the Principal Investigator.
Summary of

Key Responsibilities   Aid in data cleaning and quality control, including preparation of basic descriptive
Conduct data analysis under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and research team
Clearly communicate and interpret study results to research team members
Work closely with the Principal Investigators, Research Lab Manager, and other team members in the development of reports, grant proposals, presentation materials, and manuscripts relevant to the assigned project, including literature review and data analysis
Conduct background research and assist in preparing materials for use in recruitment activities and scholarly publications
Attend team meetings
Qualifications / Requirements   Minimum Master s degree is required, preferably in Psychology, Statistics and/or Biological Science
Strong quantitative analytical skills and theoretical understanding of statistics

Experience with statistical software (e.g., R) is required
Previous clinical research data experience is an asset
Excellent multi-tasking and organizational abilities
Motivated and keen to learn new skills
Ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders
High precision and attention to detail, patience and ability to work with complex tasks
Must be comfortable independently while working in a diverse research team and have good interpersonal skills
Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) is required
Excellent interpersonal, communication (written and oral), and organizational skills are required
Demonstrated ability in professional writing, preparing reports and conducting literature reviews for the purpose of presentation and publication
Willingness to take on additional responsibilities
Final date to receive applications:  February 17, 2026
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 2 .
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