Job Description

SENIOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

Institute of Childhood Trauma and Attachment

Full-time 3-year Contract: October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2028

Annual Salary Range: $73,307 - $81,099

The George Hull Centre is a leading Children's Mental Health Centre providing a full continuum of services to children from birth to 18 and their families in West Toronto. Within the Centre, the Institute of Childhood Trauma and Attachment was established in September 2019 to promote well-being and reduce suffering of children, youth, and families who have experienced trauma and attachment disruptions by enhancing how systems provide care through the integration of best practice, research, and training.

Over the last few years, the Centre has engaged in innovative and exciting work designing, implementing, and researching initiatives related to both trauma-informed and trauma-specific care. With several projects up and running, and others in various stages of development, we are currently seeking a Senior Research Associate to support the Institute's Research Pillar is expanding and enhancing our current roster of active projects. This will include helping to lead an implementation and feasibility study and subsequent randomized controlled trial delivering Neurofeedback to children in public-sector mental health services, among other projects.

The successful candidate will join a growing research team and will both engage in, and oversee, a wide variety of research-related work such as study design and proposal development, data processing, verification, and analysis, project management, writing and knowledge translation and dissemination initiatives and activities. We are looking to add to the research expertise within the Institute so previous related research experience will be prioritized. This position requires excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills to work effectively and strategically with various professionals, programs, and partners.

Duties may include but not limited to:

Contribute to the planning, design, and management of research initiatives in alignment with leadership direction Oversee and/or conducts data collection, analysis, and dissemination of research findings Project manage/coordinate research project progress and provide updates to teams while identifying and resolving issues Build and maintain effective internal relationships and cross-departmental collaboration within the Centre, as well external partnerships Identify funding opportunities and supports the preparation and submission of grant applications, conference abstracts, and publications Maintain accurate and confidential research databases in accordance with institutional and legal standards and regulations Identify new research opportunities and partners that align with the Institute's mission and strategic priorities Provide scientific consultation and support to internal teams and external partners Participate in relevant special projects and committees including ethics review and other institutional or partner groups Engage in professional development to stay current with research best practices

Qualifications:

An advanced degree (PhD preferred) from a recognized post-secondary institution in a health and social services-related discipline Expertise with statistical packages to conduct basic analyses (e.g., SPSS) Minimum three years of experience designing and coordinating research studies Experience with clinical research and randomized controlled trials, an asset Knowledge of childhood trauma and/or mental health, an asset Good publication record in peer-reviewed academic journals Proven successful project management, time-management, and problem-solving skills Exemplary organizational and analytical skills Strong interpersonal, self-reflection, and self-awareness skills Dedication to anti-Black racism and anti-racism learning, awareness, and action Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including scientific writing skills and the ability to translate scientific content clearly and creatively to different audiences Proficiency in using Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), research/survey software (e.g. REDCap), and statistical packages to conduct analyses is essential (e.g. SPSS) Ability to work in an evolving team environment Ability to exercise initiative with good judgment and tact

The George Hull Centre strives to uphold the values of Diversity, equity, anti-racism and inclusion. The Centre is committed to fostering a diverse workplace that is representative of the communities it serves. The Centre encourages applications from all applicants, including but not limited to Indigenous, Black and racialized groups, persons with disabilities and the LGBTQIA+ community. Accommodation for applicants is available throughout the recruitment and selection process.

HOURS:

36.25 hours per week

Additionally, we are proud to offer a Lifetime Retirement Pension. For more information on our pension plan, please click on the link:

www.caatpension.ca/pensionsfortalent

Please submit

resume and cover letter

to:

HR Administrator

Email: humanresources@georgehull.on.ca

Please include position applying for in subject line.*

We thank all those who apply, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted

POSTING DATE:

September 12, 2025

CLOSING DATE:

September 26, 2025

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 36 months

Pay: $73,307.00-$81,099.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Application question(s):

Do you have experience with statistical software to conduct data analysis (i.e. SPSS)? Did you include a cover letter with your resume? (required) Do you have a good publication record in peer-reviewed academic journals? Do you have a university degree in a health & social services discipline?
Education:

Doctoral Degree (required)
Experience:

Research: 3 years (required)
Location:

Etobicoke, ON M9C 1X6 (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Etobicoke, ON M9C 1X6