Role overview

Description

The Institute for Mental Health Policy Research (IMHPR) at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health is home to leading scientific experts dedicated to informing policy and practice on mental illness and substance use disorders. IMHPR scientists conduct collaborative research on communities, populations, health systems and global health, and develop and evaluate prevention and intervention initiatives to reduce mental health and substance use challenges. IMHPR is committed to equity, informed by the social determinants of health.

IMHPR is seeking a full-time Research Analyst (1 year) who will work collaboratively with a team of researchers on a suicide-related research program involving advanced statistical techniques. The Research Analyst will report to a Scientist leading the respective program of research. Specifically, the Research Analyst will be required to:
• Support the development of research protocols and submissions to the research ethics board and other regulatory bodies
• Conduct quantitative analyses (e.g., basic descriptive statistics, regression analyses, etc.)
• Write up study results for publications and reports (e.g., draft academic manuscripts)
• Engage in knowledge translation activities (e.g., creating presentations, infographics, etc.)
• Organize and participate in meetings with stakeholders and research working groups

Qualifications

• Possess a Bachelor degree in psychology, social sciences, or related disciplines, with training in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, health services research, or a related quantitative field, in combination with one (1) year of experience working in a relevant research setting.
• Have demonstrated experience conducting advanced longitudinal and quasi-experimental analyses using population-level administrative or surveillance data.
• Have experience with time-series methods, including interrupted time-series analysis, segmented regression, and related causal inference approaches.
• Have strong writing skills, as demonstrated through authoring papers, academic publications and/or reports.

Experience with EndNote or similar reference management tool is an asset. Candidates with experience conducting statistical analyses in R will be prioritized. Candidate must possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills. This position requires the individual to work independently as well as within a team setting.

Salary Range: $27.95 - $37.28 per hour

Fully affiliated teaching hospital and research institute of the University of Toronto. As a CAMH employee, you will contribute to our mission by supporting teaching, research, and clinical care across the hospital.
CAMH is dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment is to foster a workplace, teaching, and learning environment that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination or harassment.
CAMH strongly encourages applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples; Black and other racialized communities; LGBTQ2S+ communities; women; and people with disabilities, including those with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Thank you to all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require accommodations during the application or recruitment process, please let us know.