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Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Centre for Mental Health, University Health Network Psychedelic Psychotherapy Research Group
Reports to: Emma Hapke, Sarah Hales, Daniel Rosenbaum, Susan Abbey
Work Model: Hybrid
Grade:  D0:05
Hours:  37.5 hours/week
Salary: $63,000 to $75,000 annually (commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Shifts:  Monday-Friday, 9-5 pm, some flexibility
Status: Temporary Full Time
Closing Date:  December 20th, 2024.  Interviews to occur in early January 2025.

The UHN Psychedelic Psychotherapy Research Group (UHN PPRG) is hiring a full time clinical research analyst (CRA) to support all aspects of its research program. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the emerging field of psychedelic medicine in Canada.  The UHN PPRG is an academic innovation hub with three pillars: research, education and clinical care.  The CRA will work with the PPRG team in the development and conduct of clinical trials and other related research projects on psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy.  Projects will have both quantitative and qualitative components. We are currently conducting an open-label pilot study of psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy in patients with advanced cancer, and developing studies focused on caregivers of patients with advanced cancer. Additionally, we are conducting survey-based observational studies on the use of psychedelics in the general population.

This position offers an exciting opportunity for an organized, highly motivated, and hard-working individual with strong interpersonal, communication, and research skills, who will enjoy the challenge of working within an interdisciplinary research team. This position is ideal for a committed individual with long term career aspirations in clinical research. Position level and salary will be consistent with experience and UHN compensation policy.

As a Clinical Research Analyst you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary research team and be responsible for coordinating research projects, including but not limited to the following tasks: participant recruitment, tracking of study participants (e.g., screening potential subjects’ medical records for eligibility, obtaining informed consent, administering questionnaires, conducting qualitative interviews, transcribing interviews), planning, implementing, and reviewing all aspects of data collection and source documentation, reporting any study-related abnormalities, executing all aspects of the study/studies with supervision, and administrative duties. This role will also include research ethics board submissions and correspondence, preparation of grant applications and grant funding management, and participating in planning of research initiatives and knowledge translation activities. Because of the evolving nature of research projects and priorities, various administrative tasks will also be required in this role.  As part of a small team, you will be asked to support multiple projects and excellent time management and organizational skills are essential.  This will be a patient-facing role with interaction with participants including screening activities and patient scheduling.  Comfort interacting with vulnerable populations is required.  The CRA will work closely with clinical research coordinators and investigators to move forward research projects, other research tasks and support real-world data collection in our clinical program as well.

• Bachelor’s degree or recognized equivalent (minimum), preferably in psychology, health sciences, or a related field.
• One to two years of relevant research and/or professional experience required. Minimum of one (1) year of related clinical research experience is preferred (e.g., coordination of mixed-method studies; project management experience; participant recruitment; qualitative interviewing and quantitative data collection, entry, cleaning, verification, and analysis; database design/set-up/maintenance, literature searches, etc.).
• Knowledge of clinical research principles and practice, research regulations, and guidelines is required.
• Previous experience with research ethics board submissions is preferred.
• Proficiency and experience using data management software and web-based platforms for building and managing online surveys, databases, and e-health interventions is preferred (e.g., Microsoft Office, REDCap, iMedidata, Epic).
• Quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills (e.g., SPSS, SAS, NVivo) are an asset.
• Experience using online/virtual platforms (e.g., OneDrive for Business, MS Teams, Zoom) is required.
• Experience screening participants from vulnerable populations is an asset.
• Experience with research-related administrative duties is an asset (i.e. coordinating participant study visits, assisting with grant applications, completing other tasks as needed).
• Strong attention to detail, the ability to multi-task, and the ability to produce high-quality work are required.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (verbal and written), organizational, and problem-solving skills are required.
• The ideal candidate for this role will be highly motivated, demonstrate initiative and good judgment, and be able to work well both independently and as part of a team.

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.