Scientific Associate - Schizophrenia Division-camh

The Schizophrenia Division at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), Canada’s largest academic health sciences centre dedicated to mental health and addiction, is focused on advancing care and outcomes for individuals experiencing schizophrenia and related psychotic disorders through a combination of excellence in clinical care, teaching, and research. Research in the Schizophrenia Division is focused on diverse interests, including clinical and functional outcomes, treatment trials, brain imaging, genetics, physical health, digital technologies, and health services research.

The Schizophrenia Division is seeking a full-time, contract (1 year) Scientific Associate. Reporting to the Principal Investigator, and working in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team including scientists, researchers, research staff and clinicians, the Scientific Associate will work on a number of clinical research projects including observational studies, and the application of computational and artificial intelligence approaches in this clinical population. The successful candidate will apply advanced quantitative research skills in support of current studies and new grant applications including, but not limited to: research design, data collection and management, and data analysis. The work will also involve collaborations to ensure the effective dissemination of project findings to external stakeholders, including supporting the preparation of research reports, grants, conference presentations, papers for publication, and other knowledge translation activities. The successful candidate will also contribute to mentorship of staff and research trainees as appropriate. The successful candidate will support a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable and regulatory requirements. This position is located at 1051 Queen St. West.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in Behavioural Sciences or a related field with 1 or more years of post-doctoral or post-graduate experience in schizophrenia research. A proven track record of academic writing, and demonstrated proficiency in quantitative research methodologies including computational approaches to evaluation and analysis of behaviour is required. The candidate must have demonstrated proficiency in advanced statistical analysis methodologies and statistical software (e.g., R), the application of machine learning approaches to complex behavioural data, experience with natural language processing approaches, and computer programming and computerized behavioural task design. The candidate must also have superior organizational and time management skills with a flexibility to adjust to priorities, the ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment, and be self-directed with an ability to make decisions and to exercise good judgement.

Please Note: This full-time, contract (1 year) position is NOT part of any bargaining unit.

Salary Range: Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you are interested in this position, please ensure that you apply before 5pm of the closing date. If your application is received past 5pm of the closing date, your application will not be accepted.