Research Analyst - Forensic Research

Job Description

The Forensic Research Division is currently seeking a full‑time, contract (12 months) Research Analyst. Reporting to the Research Operations Manager, Clinical Research and working under the supervision of the Division Scientists, your accountabilities will include collecting research data via patient interviews and chart review, as well as cleaning, coding and analyzing data. You will also be responsible for searching and retrieving electronic research resources, retrieving articles from the library and internet and synthesizing academic literature.

You will be expected to support Division Scientists with grant applications, research ethics board submissions, conference presentations, posters and peer‑reviewed journal articles. You may be involved with recruiting and interviewing clients in forensic hospital settings and liaising with staff members. Other research related duties may be assigned as required. You will support a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable and regulatory requirements.

This position is located at 1001 Queen Street West and requires on‑site work. Occasional travel to correctional facilities within the Greater Toronto Area may be required.

• Collecting research data via patient interviews and chart review.
• Cleaning, coding and analyzing data.
• Searching and retrieving electronic research resources, retrieving articles from library and internet and synthesizing academic literature.
• Supporting Division Scientists with grant applications, research ethics board submissions, conference presentations, posters and peer‑reviewed journal articles.
• Recruiting and interviewing clients in forensic hospital settings and liaising with staff members.
• Performing other research related duties as required.

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related field combined with at least one (1) year of related experience.
• Prior research experience with the forensic mental health system and diverse clinical populations (e.g., inpatient psychiatric, correctional) is strongly preferred.
• Previous experience in an academic healthcare setting, and in recruiting, testing and interviewing individuals with severe mental illness is a definite asset.
• Demonstrated advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office standard applications is required.
• Experience and proficiency in medical chart review, data coding, entry, and analysis is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with statistical software (e.g., SPSS) is required.
• Professional and able to interact with forensic psychiatric clients of diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication and organization skills are required.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a dynamic research team environment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively in a wide range of settings with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Bilingualism (French/English) and/or proficiency in a second language would be an asset.

$27.95- $37.28 per hour

CAMH employee, you will contribute to our mission by supporting teaching, research, and clinical care across the hospital.

CAMH is dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment is to foster a workplace, teaching, and learning environment that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination or harassment.

CAMH strongly encourages applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples;
Black and other racialized communities; LGBTQ2S+ communities; women; and people with disabilities, including those with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Through its core values of Courage, Respect and Excellence, CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan:
Connected CAMH, to transform lives, ignite innovation and discovery, revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital, it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness. They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system – a world where Mental Health is Health.

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