Research Assistant Level 1

Position: Research Assistant Level 1 )
Job Title  The Rotman Research Institute at Baycrest has an exciting opportunity for a  RESEARCH ASSISTANT Level I  Position.
Position Details  Position Number: 9677
Position Type:
Temporary Full Time (Up to 12 Months)
Shift Type:
Day
Bi-Weekly

Hours:

70 Hours

Location:

Toronto
Union:
Non-Union
Date Posted:
March 17, 2026
About the RRI  The Rotman Research Institute (RRI) is a premier international Centre for the study of human brain function. It is committed to advancing knowledge of healthy aging and age-related brain disorders, such as dementia, stroke and sensory loss.
About KL-CARE  The Kunin‑Lunenfeld Centre for Applied Research & Evaluation (KL‑CARE) is a support and services hub at the RRI that is focused on working with healthcare professionals, researchers, trainees, non‑profits and commercial partners to facilitate and support clinical, applied and evaluative research at Baycrest and beyond.

Role Overview  The Research Assistant’s role is to work on a diverse portfolio of research and evaluation projects in the aging and brain health space.
Responsibilities   Literature reviews
Assisting with participant recruitment and informed consent activities
Medical chart review & data abstraction
Assisting with the collection, management and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data
Conducting neuropsychological assessments and/or neuroimaging data collection
Assisting with database creation & maintenance
Assisting with preparation of written materials: focus group/interview guides, research ethics board applications, consent forms, manuscripts, research reports, poster and presentation submissions
Engagement with the lead investigators, research team and clinical providers throughout the research process
Qualifications   Completion of a

B.Sc. in Psychology, Neuroscience or Health Sciences related discipline combined with at least one (1) year of relevant research

Experience with applying a client‑centred approach to interacting and working with patient populations, particularly older adults
Experience in quantitative research, including conducting basic data analyses using common statistical software such as SPSS

Experience with neuropsychological testing

Experience with neuroimaging data collection and analysis is an asset
Experience in qualitative research data coding & analysis using common software such as NVivo is an asset
Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Experience using research databases and reference management software is considered an asset
Detail‑oriented, accurate, dependable and adaptable individual, able to work independently
Compensation  The target hiring range is $39,873 to $54,826 per year. The starting salary will be determined using factors such as job‑related knowledge, skills, abilities, relevant education and experience, market conditions and internal equity.

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