Research Assistant Ii Suicide Studies

Research Assistant II Job Posting **Summary** The Arthur Sommer Rotenberg (ASR) Chair in Suicide Studies at St. Michael’s Hospital is seeking a Research Assistant II. The primary role of the Research Assistant II includes providing essential assistance, organizational and administrative support to research projects. In the ASR, we are recruiting an RA II to assist with our studies investigating novel psychotherapies for suicide risk. The Level II Research Assistant has more autonomy in participant interactions, provides day to day guidance and training on study tasks to students and junior researchers, and is introduced to data analysis and reporting tasks. Additionally, this role includes the Research Assistant I tasks such as collecting and recording data through survey and in-depth interviewing processing of data, participant recruitment, following research procedures, and screening of study participants including obtaining consent. Research Assistants may also contribute to the funding and grant processes by providing information, helping quality check documentation, and liaising with internal and external partners. This position builds on the Research Level I position and progresses to Research Coordination. **Research Duties (55% of work time)** The Research Assistant II supports and assists the research activities needed for each project. Non Laboratory Research Tasks Collect, compile, update and provide basic statistical information and other data to generate and prepare reports and other documentation to support study related data, and create data abstracts. Collect and assist in the processing and compilation, verification, maintenance, and archiving of research data. Collect, transcribe, organize, quality control, and data enter study related data. REB submission reviews -May be the point of contact for external and internal partners for data collection purposes. Engage in data processing activities as needed for the project (i.e. Cleaning/coding data in REDCap). Conduct general coding/analysis of qualitative data. May assist research team with manuscript and report writing, including writing abstracts for papers, conferences, and 1-page summaries May support manuscript preparation (providing overviews of methodology, and data collection metrics), and submission. May perform literature searches/data mining on requested topics through databases and provide relevant articles to PI or research team. May collect feedback from multiple partners on projects re: proposals, manuscripts, and dissemination tools (sometimes >50 authors) including record keeping of feedback and changes to authorship order. May participate in/join committees (LKSI, UHT, REDI, CARESA, external). Recruitment and Coordination of Study Participants Act as the point of contact for the ASR’s psychotherapy studies. Administer quantitative surveys to study participants using REDCap (data collection). Administer clinical scales to study participants (e.g. MINI, C-SSRS, HRSD-17). Recruit a population of participants experiencing suicidality for studies investigating potential psychotherapy treatments. Recruit study participants through various means, sometimes in collaboration with study team or staff at participating community organizations. Screen participants and obtain required documentation. Schedule interviews and participants. Schedule sessions with study therapists Develop and maintain accurate records of participant’s data and progress during projects (including eligibility criteria, recruitment info, follow-up, and other relevant information). Complete participant assessments through general clinical procedures such as taking medical history and updating medication lists. Collect data via phone calls and Zoom interviews. Collect data on REDCap and set up REDCap questionnaire links for participants. Follow strict protocols for participant interactions. Prepare reimbursement forms and payment requisitions for study-related invoices and expenses. Facilitate compensation of study participants under direction of study team/PI. **Administrative Duties (40% of work time)** Develop correspondence and other relevant documentation, including letters, memos, reports, invoices, abstracts, forms etc. to support the activities of the research team and Principal Investigator. Participate in database processing and management. Organize video/teleconference meetings for research studies, including contacting attendees and preparing meeting materials. May help log manuscript submissions. Maintain calendars, and manage complex scheduling requests including scheduling sessions with study psychotherapists and other research staff. Prepare REB submissions relative to the initiation and conduct of individual studies. Register study protocols. With support from study team/PI creates slides for webinars, written study reports scientific meetings, and conferences. General office (incld. virtual) duties, e.g.