Part-Time Study Therapist/Research Assistant in Cancer Control and Sur

We are seeking applications for 1 part-time (~20 hours a week) study therapist/research assistant 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 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 or training in behavioral sleep medicine is a plus but is not essential. Prior clinical research experience is strongly desired. Candidates who are currently in a Masters program may apply as well.

The Study Therapist/Research Assistant 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, putting study procedure materials together, making reminder phone calls, measuring participants’ heart rate variability, entering data, and other procedural tasks as needed. 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 Wednesdays 11:30AM-5:30PM and/or Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:30-6:30PM is especially desired. Starting date: April or May, 2015. A 6-month minimum commitment is highly desired.
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.