Research Assistant; Neurodiversity and Personalized Health Lab

Title: Research Assistant (Neurodiversity and Personalized Health Lab)

Status: Regular, Full-Time (1.0

FTE)

Start Date: April 1, 2026

Lab: Autism Research Centre

Supervisor: Azadeh Kushki

Program: Bloorview Research Institute

Join us in building a world of possibility! Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is Canada s largest pediatric rehabilitation hospital. We are a top 40 Canadian research hospital that is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, and we serve over 8,500 families annually.

Our vision is to support the most meaningful and healthy futures for all children, youth and families. Providing both inpatient and outpatient programs and services, Holland Bloorview is renowned for its expertise in partnering with clients and families to provide exceptional care and is the only organization to ever achieve 100 per cent in three successive quality surveys by Accreditation Canada.

Holland Bloorview has won numerous awards including Greater Toronto s Top Employers, Canada s Top Employers for Young People and Canada s Most Admired Corporate Cultures. We offer an inspiring, inclusive, innovative, and collaborative work environment with competitive compensation and benefit packages and programs that support ongoing learning and professional growth.

The Bloorview Research Institute (BRI), embedded within the hospital, is the only university-affiliated research institute in Canada dedicated to pediatric disability, and one of very few around the world. BRI s vision is to be a global leader in transformative, equity-driven research dedicated to enabling personalized versions of a good life across the lifespan, for all individuals with childhood onset disabilities, acquired injuries and developmental differences, their families and communities.

Description

We are seeking a Research Assistant (RA) to support research studies at the Neurodiversity and Personalized Health Lab within the Bloorview Research Institute. The RA will work closely with Principal Investigators, Research Managers, and interdisciplinary research teams to support the day-to-day execution of research protocols. This role is ideal for a highly organized individual with strong communication skills and an interest in pediatric, clinical, or technology-based research.

The successful candidate will contribute to participant recruitment, data collection and management, regulatory documentation, and knowledge translation activities, while ensuring that research activities are conducted in compliance with institutional, ethical, and regulatory requirements. The RA must demonstrate the ability to manage multiple responsibilities, handle confidential information with discretion, and work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced research environment.

• Support research studies involving wearable devices, sensors, mobile applications, digital health platforms used for data collection, and other studies, including recruitment, scheduling, participant communications, and preparing study materials
• Collect, code, enter, verify, and clean quantitative and qualitative research data, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and data integrity
• Maintain accurate research records, including device logs, consent forms, and study binders
• Conduct literature searches
• Assist with REB submissions, renewals, amendments, and required reporting
• Assist in administrative tasks related to grant applications and manuscript preparation
• Report to the Principal Investigator and Research Manager, contribute to team meetings, ongoing project support, and assist with research and related administrative tasks as required

• Post-secondary degree in sciences, social sciences, health sciences, or a related discipline
• Experience with technology-enabled or data-focused research is an asset
• Familiarity with wearable devices, sensors, or digital health tools preferred
• Experience with data entry, validation, and basic data management practices
• Understanding of research ethics, privacy, and data governance
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and demonstrated ability to maintain accurate and well-organized research documentation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, internet-based research tools, and ability to learn new software tools
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams
• Comfort working with children, youth, and families, including individuals with disabilities, in a respectful and inclusive manner