Job Description

Position Description:
Position Title:Research Assistant I (1.0 FTE)
Immediate Supervisor:Director, Interprofessional Research Development and Knowledge Mobilization, IMHR
Reporting Supervisor:Director Clinical Research Administration, IMHR
Department: The University of Ottawa Institute of Mental Health Research
Start Date: TBD
Contract: Temporary, Full-time (37.5 hours/week); 1 year, with the possibility of renewal
We are seeking a dynamic individual to provide support to the research administration team. The successful candidate will support research activities across all of the research administration portfolios including Interprofessional research, knowledge mobilization, grants and competitions, contracts, research ethics and other administrative research administration support as needed.
Summary of Responsibilities:
The Research Assistant I (RA) provides research support under the direct supervision of the Supervisor/Principal Investigator, Research Coordinator, Research Associate and/or Research Manager, as applicable.
Major Responsibilities:
1. Research Administration Support (85%):

• Abides by established IMHR policies, procedures and objectives, as well as quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control requirements, for all aspects of field and laboratory operations.
• Enters and verifies data collected, using databases set up by supervisors.
• Assist in the collection and reporting of monthly and quarterly metrics.
• Support the development and implementation of research assessment tools and related practices aligned to the principles of The Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA).
• Support the Interprofessional research and knowledge mobilization portfolio, including (but not limited to) the development and implementation of processes and practices across the research continuum.
• Support teams in the translation and mobilization of research to relevant knowledge products and other outputs as appropriate.
• Support the implementation of grant and award competitions.
• Assist with developing and refining research development resources.
• Participate in maintaining multiple research administration databases (e.g., ethics, contracts, funding, etc.).
• Perform regular scans of potential research funding opportunities for IMHR researchers
• Must ensure quality of data through collection and analysis periods.
• Ability to independently organize data.
• Assists in the modification and maintenance of electronic and paper data management systems.
• May liaise with research collaborators, research team members, Research Ethics Board staff, IMHR grants and finance staff, study sponsors and/or regulatory bodies.
• Provide administrative support during regulatory inspections.
• Draft and submit regular research updates for internal newsletters.
• Assist in report development, presentation preparation and education materials.
• Participate in team meetings, and committee meetings when applicable.
• Organize, edit and draft correspondence as required.

2. Research Office Support (10%):

• May assist in preparation of materials for presentation, publications.
• Assists with meeting and conference organization projects applicable to IMHR administration.
• Assists with general office duties as required, including data tracking, database management and development, data cleaning/review.
• Support the development and implementation of a research ethics and research administration database.
• Other duties as required.

4. Other (5%)

• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in progress or completed.
• Minimum six months experience in a clinical research environment is preferable.
• Bilingual (French and English) is an asset and may be mandatory dependent on research unit/team requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Skilled in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Ability to communicate and interact competently and professionally at all levels within a broad and complex clinical research environment.
• Basic knowledge of research principles, methodology, procedures, and knowledge mobilization principles.
• Basic knowledge of ICH Good Clinical Practices and relevant regulations, legislation and guidelines applicable to the clinical research field.
• Basic project management skills.
• Ability to follow data collection and management guidelines.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Meticulous, detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Good interpersonal skills with an ability to maintain relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent computer skills, including research related software and databases.
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities and demands.

Program Information:

• All applicants must provide a recent resume and a cover letter in one file that clearly indicates that they meet the required qualifications.
• The onboarding process will include a police check for work with vulnerable populations, and providing proof of immunizations.
• The Royal is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the recruitment process.
• IMHR sincerely thanks all applicants for their interest in a career with us; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted**

As one of Canadas foremost mental health care and academic health science centres, The Royal has a clear purpose: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster. This is at the core of everything we do and it is driven by the passion, focus and dedication of our employees. Every day, the work that we do transforms the lives of people with mental illness through specialized mental healthcare, advocacy, research and education.