Research Coordinator - Krembil Centre for Neuroinformatics-camh

The Krembil Centre for Neuroinformatics (KCNI) at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is harnessing the power of high-performance computing and novel technologies to integrate and analyze the wealth of data generated about the brain and mental health. Our research is performed in an open science environment, with an emphasis on reproducible data-driven research and a patient-centric approach to accelerate identification and treatment of mental illness. A focus on global collaboration is key to transforming our understanding of mental health and its treatment. The Centre operates as an incubator for medical technologies to identify, manage and treat mental illness, while shaping policy at national and global levels.

Position Description:

The Krembil Centre for Neuroinformatics at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health is seeking a seasoned, fulltime, contract (1 year) Research Coordinator to join its team. The incumbent will report to the Research Manager and join a very productive and dynamic team. The Research Coordinator will assist the Research Manager and Program Officer in coordinating support to the research team, acting as a support for both clinical and non-clinical research and supporting the key accountabilities listed below. This position will also be responsible for providing core administrative research support as required, as well as liaising with other internal CAMH departments to ensure consistency with CAMH administrative processes and requirements.

You will support a workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable and regulatory requirements. This position is located at 250 College Street.

Key Accountabilities:

Other administrative duties that support functioning of the research may be involved

The successful candidate is required to have a Master’s in relevant field with 2 years’ of research environment experience. Candidates should have excellent communication skills, understanding of grants/funding, research ethics protocols, and considerable experience with preparing and submitting research applications processes (i.e. drafting proposals, liaising with Research Services Departments, securing all required documentation in a timely manner). To be successful in this role you must have superior interpersonal, planning, time management, organizational, problem-solving, and customer service skills. You have the demonstrated ability to multi-task under pressure, deal with conflicting priorities, and coordinate projects to tight deadlines, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. You possess strong writing and editing skills, including the ability to proofread documents, and write meeting summaries and other documents for both internal and external audiences. You have demonstrated high degree of confidentiality, tact and discretion in all situations. You possess excellent PC skills, particularly with Microsoft office applications, project management systems, digital workspaces (Confluence, Sharepoint etc), and experience with virtual meeting applications.

The ability to work with stakeholders of diverse identities and ethno-racial and cultural backgrounds is required. The successful candidate will have sound knowledge of inclusive environments and will support and implement anti-oppressive and anti-racist best practices in the workplace. Bilingualism (French/English) and/or proficiency in a second language is an asset.