Paid Study Therapist/Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator Position

We are seeking applications for 1 part-time or 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 Master’s program may apply as well.

The Study Therapist/Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator will primarily conduct the experimental and control behavioral 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 carrying out study visits, conducting neuropsychological assessments, co-piloting MRI scans, putting study procedure materials together, making reminder phone calls, measuring participants’ heart rate variability, entering/scoring data, and other procedural/administrative 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. The ACRC will also provide assistance in preparing and submitting the regulatory paperwork and reports necessary for the conduct of clinical trial. Depending on the applicant’s interest, there will also be opportunities for poster presentations and papers co-authored with other research team members.

Start date: This position will start early to late Spring, 2017. Exact start day is negotiable. A 1-year minimum commitment is required, and a 2-year commitment is highly favored.

How to apply: Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, brief cover letter, and potential available start date to Oxana Palesh and Melissa Packer: opalesh@stanford.edu and mpacker2@stanford.edu.