The Research Coordinator will manage clinical trials, including participant recruitment, screening, and data collection for therapeutic brain intervention studies. They will also support the Principal Investigator with regulatory submissions, database maintenance, and the preparation of research manuscripts and presentations.
The Temerty Centre for Therapeutic Brain Intervention is seeking a full-time, contract (6 months) Research Coordinator. The incumbent will join a productive team in one of the world’s leading centres in treatment, research and training related to therapeutic brain interventions. In addition to clinical treatment trials, the team also specializes in neurophysiology studies aimed at providing novel insights into brain function in individuals with psychiatric disorders.
Reporting to the Research Manager and Principle Investigator (PI), you will coordinate clinical trials including Health Canada Regulated trials looking at the effectiveness of ketamine, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, and/or convulsive therapy as a treatment for mood disorders and schizophrenia spectrum disorders.
As such, you will assist the study team with a number of research responsibilities including supporting the recruitment, screening, and enrollment of study participants; administration of clinical and cognitive questionnaires; education and dissemination of information regarding studies to patients, families as needed, and mental health professionals; data collection and verification; and other administrative duties as needed.
The candidate will also assist preparation for study monitoring and audits, as well as preparation of regulatory correspondence and submissions.
The Research Coordinator will further support the PI in project execution through the preparation of presentations, maintaining databases, and verification of data for analysis, literature searches and supporting manuscript preparation for publication as well as abstract preparation and submission.
The successful candidate will be experienced with the process of initial submission, protocol amendments and annuals renewals to Research Ethics Board and will have a clear understanding of a wide spectrum of research methods.
Previous experience on Health Canada regulated trials is strongly preferred.
The Research Coordinator will facilitate correspondence with sponsors, collaborating sites, and various other study stakeholders.
The candidate must be a self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team. The successful candidate will have excellent capacity for self-directed learning/working, and require minimal supervision. You will support and contribute to a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements.
Through its core values of Courage, Respect and Excellence, CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan: Connected CAMH, to transform lives, ignite innovation and discovery, revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital, it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness. They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system – a world where Mental Health is Health.
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Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, or a health-related field along with at least two years of relevant research or clinical experience. Proficiency in regulatory requirements, research ethics board processes, and clinical assessment tools is essential for this role.
Market context
In Ontario, behavioral-health roles are typically driven by ongoing need in community, outpatient, and support settings serving people with mental health or substance use challenges. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for experience with diverse populations plus a high school diploma or GED, with a bachelor’s in social work or a related field preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show relevant client-facing experience and readiness to work with varied needs.