Research Assistant - Institute Mental Health Policy Research

Research Assistant 2 - Institute for Mental Health Policy Research

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The Institute for Mental Health Policy Research (IMHPR) at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is currently seeking a full-time, contract (6 months) Research Assistant
2. Reporting to the Research Manager and Principal Investigator, the Research Assistant 2 will work on research projects focused on promoting access to brief, evidence-based psychological treatments and related large grant applications (e.g. PCORI, Wellcome, GCC). This includes the large, multi-site trial referred to as the Scaling Up Maternal Mental healthcare by Increasing access to Treatment (SUMMIT) Trial, funded by PCORI.

The aim of the trial is to examine scalable models to improve evidence-based psychological treatments for perinatal depression and anxiety. The Research Assistant will report to the Study Principal Investigator (Dr. Daisy Singla).

• Assist in the transcription of a large volume of audio-recordings of evidence-based psychotherapy
• Assist in the preparation of large grant applications including preparation and/or review of materials, applicant CVs, letters of support, etc.
• Support the organization of internal and external lab activities
• Prepare written correspondence, reports and presentations using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
• Perform other general office-related duties as required (e.g., note-taking, photocopying, organizing, collecting timesheets, faxing letters)
• Provide administrative support for the day-to-day running of the lab (e.g., managing calendar invites and contact information, note-taking, maintaining filing system, sending team-wide communications)
• Other duties as assigned

The successful candidate will support a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable and regulatory requirements. This position is located within the Institute for Mental Health Policy Research (IMHPR) located at 60 White Squirrel Way, Queen Street Site.

• Three years of community college (university degree preferred), in a relevant field including public health, psychology, and/or health sciences plus 1 year of relevant experience
• Firsthand experience with transcribing audio recordings
• Firsthand experience with large grant application preparation.
• A minimum of one year of recent and related experience in a research environment.
• Technological competence and experience with platforms such as Google Drive, Zoom, Canva.
• Superior organizational and time management skills with a flexibility to adjust to priorities and manage multiple deadlines.
• Technical skills and proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), including preparing study materials and presentation slides.
• Administrative experience an asset (e.g., managing calendar invites, scheduling meetings, room bookings, organizing catering).
• Data entry skills including coding, entering and managing databases. Familiarity with statistical packages to conduct basic analyses, an asset
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to make decisions, exercise good judgement and take initiative.
• Demonstrated professionalism and ability to work with a variety of individuals in a co-operative manner both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work conscientiously and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Please Note: This full-time, contract (6 months) position is part of the OPSEU bargaining unit.

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