Research Associate

Research Associate (SRI) – Evaluative Clinical Sciences – Regular Full‑time 2025‑15583 Join to apply for the Research Associate (SRI) - Evaluative Clinical Sciences - Regular Full‑time 2025-15583 role at Sunnybrook. St. John’s Rehab is a free‑standing rehabilitation hospital affiliated with the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and the University of Toronto. It is dedicated to rebuilding the lives of adults recovering from stroke, limb loss, trauma, burns, cardiac events and musculoskeletal injuries through the provision of inpatient and outpatient services. As an academic organization, we contribute to the advancement of rehabilitation science through research that optimizes the psychosocial well‑being of patients, families, and healthcare providers. Responsibilities Assisting with the planning, implementation and coordination of all aspects of research, including, but not limited to: Preparing ethics applications Supporting project design, setting research goals, and developing procedures Liaising with patients, families and other stakeholders to arrange research assessments and interviews Liaising with investigators and study staff to facilitate recruitment and ensure consistency quality of all procedures Conducting participant recruitment/enrollment and informed consent processes Monitoring project requirements to ensure data and procedure flow align with study protocols Maintaining records for subject tracking and assessment records in an organized manner Performing data collection, maintenance, and analysis Supporting literature reviews (e.g., scoping, systematic, meta‑analysis) Scheduling and attending research meetings, including preparing agendas and minutes Providing supervision to research assistants and/or students where appropriate Qualifications Minimum: completion of a Master’s degree in health sciences and/or relevant field At least two (2) years of clinical/trial coordination experience and/or one (1) year of research experience or training is preferred Well‑developed qualitative interviewing and analysis skills Strong written and verbal communication, critical thinking, interpersonal skills Strong independent working and multitasking skills Ability to work well in a deadline‑oriented and team‑based environment with competing priorities Excellent organizational and administrative skills with attention to detail Excellent presentation and facilitation skills Knowledge of medical terminology in rehabilitation is an asset Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and electronic patient record databases Knowledge of ICH/GCP regulations and guidelines Ability to produce high‑quality work in accordance with hospital standards Ability to work well under pressure and use good judgment to assess and respond to difficult situations Ability to maintain confidentiality and strong knowledge of clinical ethics regulations Comprehensive knowledge of hospital organizational/office practices, procedures, and standards Experience working in a health care, scientific or research environment preferred Must be flexible to work Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (on‑site position) Application Process Deadline for applications: 1 week from posting. Qualified applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume. References may be required upon request. Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is committed to accessibility and inclusion. If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter. Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. #J-18808-Ljbffr