Role overview

Description

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is Canada’s largest mental health and addiction teaching hospital and one of the world’s leading research centres in mental health and addiction. The Campbell Family Mental Health Research Institute (CFMHRI) brings together multidisciplinary scientists to advance discovery and improve outcomes for people affected by mental illness.

We are seeking an exceptional full-time, contract (12 months) Scientific Associate to support the launch and development of CAMH’s inaugural Women’s Mental Health Discovery Hub. This role will report to the Treliving Family Chair in Women’s Mental Health to strengthen institute-wide research capacity and ensure rigorous application of the scientific method across study design, analysis, interpretation, and knowledge translation.

The position is ideal for an interdisciplinary doctorate-level subject matter expert in women’s mental health and addictions & sex and gender-informed research who is committed to methodological rigor, collaborative science, and advancing women’s mental health research across the lifespan.

The Women’s Mental Health Discovery Hub (the “Hub”) is an institute-wide initiative designed to connect and strengthen existing CAMH research programs through sex and gender-informed science.

Rather than replacing existing centres, the Hub integrates them by providing scientific expertise, coordination, and shared infrastructure to accelerate discovery in women’s mental health across the lifespan, including hormonal transitions and intersecting biological, genetic, molecular, psychological, and social determinants of health.

The Scientific Associate will support the development and implementation of the Women’s Mental Health Discovery Hub. Working with investigators, trainees, and institutional partners, the successful candidate will help build collaborative research capacity, strengthen grant competitiveness, and support the integration of women’s health, sex- and gender-informed approaches across CAMH research programs.

Responsibilities

Support the launch and ongoing development of the Hub

Contribute to institute-wide scientific strategy and research integration

Identify opportunities for cross-program collaboration and capacity building

Support development of shared infrastructure, tools, and internal funding initiatives

Provide expertise in sex and gender-informed research design, methods, and analysis

Support development of rigorous, ethical, and inclusive research protocols

Advise on study design, measurement, and data management across mental health and addictions disciplines

Support clinical integration of women’s mental health and addictions research

Promote best practices in research ethics, governance, and data stewardship

Co-develop interdisciplinary grant applications and research proposals

Support manuscripts, presentations, and scholarly outputs

Contribute to dissemination and knowledge translation activities

Engage with academic, clinical, community, and lived-experience partners

Translate complex findings for diverse scientific and non-scientific audiences

Coordinate scientific activities across collaborative research projects

Provide methodological support across research programs

Support project planning, implementation, and reporting

Mentor trainees and contribute to an inclusive, collaborative research environment

Qualifications

PhD in Neuroscience, Psychology, Epidemiology, Translational Science, Genetics, Computational Science, Biostatistics, Health Services Research, or related field
1 year of relevant research experience
Demonstrated expertise in sex- and gender-informed research and/or women’s mental health and addictions
Experience in qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods research design and analysis
Strong publication record and experience contributing to successful grant applications
Experience working in interdisciplinary research environments
Knowledge of research ethics, data governance, privacy, and responsible conduct of research
Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience mentoring trainees or junior staff is an asset
Experience with implementation science or evaluation methods is an asset

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary is competitive and based on experience, with a hiring range of$93,822.73 – $117,278.41 per year.
Employees in this role may progress within the full pay range of$93,822.73 – $140,734.09 per year
CAMH’s Total Rewards: Includes participation in HOOPP defined benefit pension plan, flexible work arrangements, and ongoing professional development support.

This role allows professionals to apply their expertise in a mission-driven environment dedicated to public health outcomes.

Si ce poste vous intéresse, veuillez vous assurer de postuler avant 17h00 la date de clôture. Si votre candidature arrive après 17h00 la date de clôture, votre candidature ne sera pas acceptée.

CAMH is a 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.

CAMH est un hôpital universitaire et un institut de recherche pleinement affiliés à l'Université de Toronto. En tant qu'employé de CAMH, vous contribuerez à notre mission en soutenant l'enseignement, la recherche et les soins cliniques à travers l'hôpital.
CAMH est dédié à l'équité, à la diversité et à l'inclusion. Notre engagement est de favoriser un environnement de travail, d'enseignement et d'apprentissage qui soit inclusif, respectueux et exempt de discrimination ou de harcèlement.

CAMH encourage fortement les candidatures de candidats qui reflètent la diversité des communautés que nous servons, y compris les Premières Nations, les Métis et les Inuits; les communautés noires et autres communautés racialisées; les communautés LGBTQ2S+; les femmes; et les personnes en situation de handicap, y compris celles ayant une expérience vécue des défis en matière de santé mentale et d'usage de substances.

Nous accueillons les candidatures de toutes origines. Merci à tous ceux qui postulent; cependant, seuls les candidats sélectionnés pour un entretien seront contactés. Si vous avez besoin d'aménagements pendant le processus de candidature ou de recrutement, veuillez nous en informer.