Scientific Associate - Geriatric Mental Health Services
Scientific Associate - Geriatric Mental Health Services
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The Geriatric Mental Health Research Services (GMHRS) at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is seeking a fulltime contract 12 months) Scientific Associate to provide expertise in bench to bedside research assisting the Principal Investigator with research project responsibilities.
The candidate will report to the Research Operations Manager of GMHRS. The position will require the individual to coordinate preclinical and clinical projects between two sites. The successful candidate will be expected to assist with study startup (e.g. supporting ethics submissions writing study protocols) work closely with GMHRS personnel to compile sensitive participant data analyze data cosupervise students and junior staff produce manuscripts and assist with grant writing. The candidate will support a workplace that embraces diversity encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements. This position is primarily located at 1025 Queen Street West campus.
- The successful candidate must have a PhD in Psychology Biostatistics Computer Science or in a relevant field
- A minimum of at least three 3 years relevant research experience
- Extensive experience in preclinical research
- Demonstrated familiarity with analysis tools and methods
- Experience with exercise with neurostimulation in geriatric and neurodegenerative diseases populations is highly desired
- A proven track record and aptitude in scientific publishing
- The candidate is expected to have previously carried out and published research related to exercise and brain stimulation with evidence of publication in highimpact journals
- The candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience supervising staff and students
- Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and the scientific community
Salary Range: Competitive salary and benefits package.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
