Cancer Survivorship Research Team - Part Time Study Therapist

We are seeking applications for 1 part-time (~20-30 hours a week, with the potential to transition into full-time) study therapist/assistant clinical research coordinator (ACRC) to join the Stanford Cancer Survivorship Research Laboratory at the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University, led by Dr. Oxana Palesh. We are looking for candidates with experience conducting psychotherapy and masters-level or doctoral degrees in clinical psychology, health psychology, epidemiology, public health, or another behavioral science with an interest in developing expertise in conducting behavioral clinical trials in cancer. Prior research experience, including interaction with human subjects, is required. Prior research experience or training in behavioral sleep medicine is a plus but is not essential. Clinical research experience is strongly desired. Candidates who are currently in a Masters program may apply as well.

The Study Therapist/Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator will primarily conduct the experimental and control interventions for a clinical trial having to do with breast cancer and a form of CBT for insomnia and complete the administrative tasks that go along with delivery of the behavioral interventions. Weekly clinical supervision hours are available. Other job duties will include conducting neuropsychological assessments, co-piloting MRI scans, putting study procedure materials together, making reminder phone calls, measuring participants’ heart rate variability, entering data, and other procedural tasks as needed. Additionally, the ACRC will assist in scheduling and collecting blood samples from participants at a local laboratory, so the ACRC must be comfortable with handling biological samples. Depending on the applicant’s interest, there will also be opportunities for poster presentations and papers co-authored with other research team members.

Availability on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10AM to 6PM is required. Starting date: May or June, 2016. A 1-year minimum commitment is required.

How to apply: Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, brief cover letter, and availability to the following: Oxana Palesh, PhD, MPH, Director, Stanford Cancer Survivorship Research, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, 401 Quarry Road, Office 2318, Stanford, CA 94305-5718 or email to opalesh@stanford.edu. Please cc mpacker2@stanford.edu when submitting.