Research Assistant 2

**Position Information**

**Posting Number**:

- IMHR25-004E

**Title**:

- Research Assistant 2

**Position Status**:

- Temporary Full-time

**Contract End Date**:

- 07/03/2026

**FTE**:

- 1.0

**Job Schedule**:

- Days/Evenings

**Department**:

- IMHR

**Union**:

- Non-union

**Site**:

- Institute of Mental Health Research (IMHR)

**About The Royal**
- As one of Canada’s 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._

**Position Title**:
Research Assistant II

**Immediate Supervisor**:
Dr. Jennifer Phillips

**Reporting Supervisor**:
Administrative Director, IMHR

**Summary of Responsibilities**:
**Responsibilities**:

- ** Research project implementation (70%**)
- Liaise with investigators, research collaborators, research team members, Research Ethics Board staff, Institute grants, contracts and finance staff, study sponsors and/or regulatory bodies
- Operate within established research protocol and under specific instructions as to method, process, and technique to perform or assist with routine tests, experiments and/or procedures relevant to the study
- Establish and coordinate logístical arrangements for research participants and recruitment activities, as appropriate to the study
- Recruit, instruct, and coordinate research participants, as appropriate to specific study objectives
- Ensure the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of research and data collection activities
- Collect, process, and coordinate data, samples, and/or biospecimens for research projects
- Assist in monitoring the progress of research activities and preparation of reports, as required by investigators, administrators, funding agencies, and/or regulatory bodies
- Organize and facilitate meetings, conferences and other events associated with research activities, as required
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
- **
Grant, Manuscript, Abstract, and Presentation Preparation (15%)** by**:

- Organizing, editing, and drafting correspondence to publishers, grantors, contractors, and professional accreditation bodies
- Ensuring that the necessary agency or publisher specifications are met; that all necessary authorizations and signatures have been obtained; and, that strict deadlines are met
- Assisting researchers with literature searches of various literature databases and using established or developing appropriate search criteria
- Responding to calls for papers/presentation to national and international conferences
- Maintaining a database of bibliographic references using appropriate software
- **Manage researchers' grant cost centres and coordinate financial activity (15%) by**:

- Recording, monitoring and signing for financial transactions, as authorized
- Assisting researcher(s)’ and staff members in developing budgets and budget justifications consistent with grantor/contractor eligibility requirements and IMHR policies

**Qualifications**:

- Relevant undergraduate degree, preferably in Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Sciences or related discipline is preferred OR 2+ years experience in a clinical/medial research environment OR a combination of relevant education and experience
- Evidence of training in ICH Good Clinical Practice and/or TCPS2 is considered an asset.
- Bilingual (French and English) is an asset

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**:

- Previous experience in administration of neuropsychological assessments, structured or semi-structured diagnostic interviewing and clinical rating scales is preferred
- Previous experience in screening, recruiting, and leading the informed consent process with research participants is strongly preferred
- Previous experience with neuroimaging (e.g. MRI) and handling biological specimens (e.g. blood, urine), and/or wet lab experience is preferred
- Ability to maintain large databases and use electronic data capture methods (e.g. REDCap) is an asset
- Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities
- Ability to communicate and interact competently and professionally at all levels within a broad, complex clinical research environment
- The ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and diverse stakeholders is essential
- Skill in collecting, validating, analyzing, and manipulating research data
- Knowledge of research principles, methodology, and procedures.
- Knowledge of research ethics related to humans is an asset
- Good working knowledge of ICH Good Clinical Practices and relevant regulations, legislation and guidelines applicable to the clinical research field
- Knowledge of medical and research terminology
- Ability to conduct internet and li