Research Analyst - Geriatric Division Research
About The Position
The Geriatric Mental Health Services (GMHS) team at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is at the forefront of advancing mental health care for older adults. We specialize in inter-professional assessment, treatment, consultation, and follow-up services tailored to the unique needs of this population. GMHS is driven by a robust research program focused on understanding the variability in treatment responses among older adults. By exploring innovative approaches with medications and non-pharmacological treatments, we aim to enhance therapeutic outcomes and minimize adverse effects in late-life mental health care. We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled fulltime, contract (12 months) Research Analyst to join our team for a one (1) year full-time contract. In this dynamic role, you will play a key part in advancing cutting-edge research that makes a tangible difference in the lives of older adults living with cognitive and mental illness. You will be contributing to a body of work that does not just advance scientific knowledge but also shapes the care that people receive during some of the most vulnerable stages of their lives.
Requirements
- Full-time, contract (12 months) Research Analyst position.
- Experience in leading recruitment, screening, and consenting of research participants.
- Experience in scheduling and following up with participants.
- Experience conducting research activities in Long-Term Care (LTC) settings.
- Experience with data collection and on-site assessments.
- Experience collaborating with LTC staff, residents, and families.
- Experience assisting participants with procedures such as imaging scans or clinical lab visits.
- Experience maintaining and updating research databases and study documentation.
- Experience liaising with psychiatrists, care providers, and patients’ families.
- Experience creating study tools and regulatory submissions.
- Experience supporting administrative tasks such as regulatory documentation and study amendments.
- Experience administering and scoring neuropsychological tests, structured interviews, and clinical scales.
- Experience providing regular project updates and contributing to study progress reports.
- Experience preparing data for presentations, reports, and peer-reviewed publications.
Responsibilities
- Leading recruitment, screening, and consenting of research participants.
- Scheduling and following up with participants, ensuring a smooth and supportive experience.
- Conducting research activities in Long-Term Care (LTC) settings across the Greater Toronto Area, including recruitment, data collection, and on-site assessments.
- Collaborating with LTC staff, residents, and families to support study implementation and ensure protocol compliance and ethical research practices.
- Assisting participants with procedures such as imaging scans or clinical lab visits.
- Maintaining and updating research databases and study documentation.
- Liaising with psychiatrists, care providers, and patients’ families to facilitate research activities.
- Creating study tools and regulatory submissions, ensuring compliance with ethics and safety protocols.
- Supporting administrative tasks such as regulatory documentation and study amendments.
- Administering and scoring neuropsychological tests, structured interviews, and clinical scales focused on older adults.
- Providing regular project updates and contribute to study progress reports.
- Preparing data for presentations, reports, and peer-reviewed publications.
- Supporting other research activities and projects, as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
