Job Description

The Rotman Research Institute at Baycrest has an opportunity for

RESEARCH ASSISTANTS LEVEL II

TEMPORARY FULL TIME (approx. 1 year, renewable)

70 Bi-weekly Hours | Non-Union | Days Shift

The Rotman Research Institute (RRI) is a premier international centre for the study of human brain function. The RRI is committed to advancing knowledge of healthy aging and age-related brain disorders, such as dementia, stroke, and sensory loss, by building on its foundational strengths in cognitive neuroscience and its leadership in the innovative use of informatics, electrophysiology, and neuroimaging technologies. The Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging (CCNA), with scientific headquarters located in the RRI, was established in 2014 through a grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research in partnership with non-profit, pharma, provincial and private funding partners with the goal of catalyzing collaborative research in dementia within Canada.

We are currently looking for an empathetic, hardworking and organized individual to fill our position of Research Assistant. The Research Assistant\xe2\x80\x99s role is to work with research participants who are diagnosed with various neurological diseases (Alzheimer\xe2\x80\x99s, MCI, FTD). The Research Assistant will administer tDCS (transcranial direct current stimulation) as well as various neuro-psych tests and tasks with the participants.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Working with participants and adhering to the various study protocols
• Administering various neuropsych tests as indicated in the protocol
• Data cleaning, collecting and recording
• Assisting in drafting and editing manuscripts
• Assisting with grant writing, submission
• Following up and managing participant questionnaires

Qualifications include but are not limited to:

• A 4-year Honours Bachelor degree and 5 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience as a Research Assistant at Level 1, or a general 3-year B.Sc. with experience in a specialized area and 5 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience as a Research Assistant - Level 1, or a Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree, or a general degree in a related field from a University accredited by the University of Toronto with a minimum two years\xe2\x80\x99 experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office

• Excellent writing skills in both English and French
• Ability to work in a team and independently
• Experience conducting statistical analyses is an asset but not required
• Prior experience with Alzheimer\xe2\x80\x99s or Dementia is an asset but is not required

Date Posted: June 20, 2023

Internal Closing Date: June 27, 2023

Total Compensation

• Competitive salary and vacation
• Enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (\xe2\x80\x9cHOOPP\xe2\x80\x9d)
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please submit your application online through the Baycrest intranet. Failure to include your resume may affect your candidacy for this position. All communication related to this job posting will be sent to the email address used to submit your application.

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The Rotman Research Institute is committed to fostering a climate of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. This commitment is central to, and mutually supportive of, our research excellence mandate. We welcome and respect the diversity of all members of our community, and we support an inclusive culture for our clients, families, research scientists, staff, and participants, trainees, volunteers, trustees, and partners. We welcome applications from Black individuals and other racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2SA+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas within our community. We are committed to fair assessment of a candidate\xe2\x80\x99s abilities, and consideration for diversity of thought, method, and experience, including non- traditional career paths. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process where needed.

Please note that Baycrest has implemented mandatory vaccination for all employees. It is a condition of employment that new employees provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to the start date of employment. This means that all new employees must have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada at least 14 days prior to their start date. In addition, it is a condition of employment that all new hires obtain and submit proof of all booster vaccines as approved and recommended by Health Canada.

Applicants who have appropriate written proof of a medical reason, or a reason pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code, for not being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 may provide such documentation to the Human Resources department. Such situations will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Remarkable people of Baycrest Health Sciences
are changing the future of brain health and aging.

Thank you for your interest in joining Baycrest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Baycrest is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (\xe2\x80\x98AODA\xe2\x80\x99). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at recruitment@baycrest.org or 416-785-2500, ext. 2961.

All successful candidates will be required to complete a police reference check/vulnerable sector screen and submit proof of two doses of vaccination against COVID-19, unless exempt. Such exemptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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