Research Coordinator (SRI) - Evaluative Clinical Sciences - Regular Full-time 2025-15659

Position Description: The Harquail Centre for Neuromodulation at Sunnybrook Research Institute is seeking a research coordinator to manage research activities related to Interventional Psychiatry treatments, including the delivery of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) as part of ongoing clinical research studies. TMS is a non-invasive form of brain stimulation that uses brief magnetic pulses to stimulate specific brain areas. This technique is being used in our research program to treat depression in youth and adults. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join a productive clinical research team investigating the use of TMS and other interventional treatments including ECT and ketamine for individuals with depression and anxiety disorders across the lifespan.

Key Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Communicate with patients and family members regarding studies including screening referrals, consenting, enrolling patients, and booking study appointments
• Liaise with clinical teams, administrative assistants, and research staff regarding booking of study appointments
• Administer TMS to research participants using research treatment protocols after receiving training under the supervision of the PI
• Have direct contact with patients to administer questionnaires and collect data.
• Participate in the technical set-up and maintenance of TMS lab infrastructure
• Perform data entry and clerical duties including maintenance of study files / records including use of a REDCap database
• Assist with study protocol development, REB submissions, continuing reviews, and Clinical Trials registration
• Work cooperatively and constructively with the other members of staff
• Work within Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (SHSC) and observe Hospital rules and regulations, policies, procedures, practices, safety procedures and current legislation, in particular the Human Rights Code regarding discrimination and harassment
• Ensure the confidentiality of patient, employee, and SHSC information at all times.
• Perform the above functions in a manner which reflects SHSC Hospital philosophy and mission of service, while promoting and maintaining good public relations with patients, visitors, and staff

Qualifications and Skills: The successful candidate will have:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a health-related field; a graduate or postgraduate degree in neuroscience or psychology is an asset
• 3 years of experience interacting with patients and families; preference will be given to candidates with Sunnybrook expertise
• Proven interpersonal skills, self-directed, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence in all components of Microsoft Office
• Excellent computer skills, including the ability to familiarize with new software tools, is preferred
  • Experience with research databases such as REDCap is preferred
  • Experience in the use of VR technologies is an asset.
  • Experience in general data analysis and neuroimaging analysis is an asset

Qualified applicants are invited to submit: 1) a cover letter (1 page max), 2) resume / CV, 3) contact information. (References will be required upon request).

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.