Clinical Research Assistant, Neuroscience & Mental Health Next Job Apply for Job Job ID 23672 Location Toronto, Ontario Annualized Hiring Range $56,022 - $77,038 *Compensation commensurate with experience Dept/Program Name Neuroscience & Mental Health Target Openings 1 Work Type In Person Hours of Work 10.50 FTE 0.30 Contract Length 1 year Level of Police Check Criminal & Judicial Record Date Posted 2026-02-05 Deadline to Apply 2026-02-09 Add to My Favorite Jobs Email this Job **About SickKids** Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice. When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of _Healthier Children. A Better World_ . Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare. **Position Description** The Clinical Research Assistant will assist with the recruitment and testing of children and youth - with and without Lupus. An important aspect of the position will be assisting with the management of the project investigating the linguistic correlates of neuropsychiatric lupus in youth. **Here's What You'll Get To Do:** · Helping with the recruitment and testing of participants. · Scheduling and organising research study appointments · Completing post-testing tasks, such as updating databases, reimbursement for participants. · Scoring neuropsychological assessments · Providing information for research participants and their families · Helping with the day-to-day running of study. · Following established guidelines, procedures and standards. · May provide supervision to junior lab staff. **Here's What You'll Need:** · A Bachelors or Masters degree in psychology, human neurosciences or equivalent appropriate degree. · Excellent verbal and written communication skills · Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. · Self-motivated, proactive, and have demonstrated excellence in organizing and prioritizing workflow in a fast paced and high-volume environment · Relevant research experience. · Previous research experience working with children including those with neurodevelopmental disorders is preferred. · Need to work mostly on-site · A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity and inclusion **Employment Type:** Part time; 0.3FTE, 1 year contract. \#LI-DNI **Our Commitment to Diversity** SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion. (https://www.sickkids.ca/en/about/edi/workplace-inclusion/) **Accessibility & Accommodation** If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team (ask.hr@sickkids.ca) . SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially. **How To Apply** Technical difficulties? Email ask.hr@sickkids.ca with a short description of the issues you are experiencing. We will not accept resumes sent to this inbox but we are happy to respond to requests for technical assistance. **Tip:** Combine your cover letter and resume into **ONE** document of 20 pages or less as you cannot upload multiple documents as part of your application. Every application is reviewed by a human recruiter and all hiring decisions are made by people. In some cases, AI-assisted tools are used to help review applications based on job-related qualifications. All positions posted on the SickKids Hospital's Careers Site represent current vacancies, unless otherwise posted in the job description.