Clinical Research Assistant, Neuroscience & Mental Health

SickKids • Contract • Toronto, ON, CA • 1w ago

About SickKids

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built – nor could it be maintained – without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world’s best in paediatric healthcare.

Position Description

The Clinical Research Assistant will assist with the recruitment and scanning of children and adults - scanning in the magnetoencephalography (MEG) and in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) systems. An important aspect of the position will be assisting with the management of a large project investigating the neuroimaging correlates of neurodevelopmental disorders.

Here's What You'll Get To Do:

Helping with the recruitment and scanning of participants.
Scheduling and organising research study appointments
Completing post-scan tasks, such as brain pictures, updating databases, volunteer hours for participants.
Scoring neuropsychological assessments
Providing information for research participants and their families
Performing a variety of technical assignments under general supervision.
Ordering supplies and equipment.
Helping with the day-to-day running of lab.
Following established guidelines, procedures and standards.
May provide supervision to junior lab staff.

Here's What You'll Need:

A Bachelors or Masters degree in psychology, human neurosciences or equivalent appropriate degree.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Self-motivated, proactive, and have demonstrated excellence in organizing and prioritizing workflow in a fast paced and high-volume environment
Relevant research experience.
Previous research experience working with children including those with neurodevelopmental disorders (autism, ADHD, etc.) is preferred.
Need to work mostly on-site
A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity and inclusion objectives

Employment Type:

Part time; 15-20 hours per week, 1 year contract (possibility of renewal)

Our Commitment to Diversity

The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team.

When requested, SickKids will provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and assessment process. Information received related to access or inclusion will be addressed confidentially.

Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital¿s receipt of all necessary documentation.

How to Apply

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