*Staff Research Assistant - HPRC

About the role

The TSET Health Promotion Research Center (HPRC) at Stephenson Cancer Center is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Staff Research Assistant to work on a variety of research projects involving physical activity and dietary behaviors, as well as mindfulness and wellness promotion among those living with and beyond cancer or having select neurological conditions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for participants at the HPRC.
• Participant recruitment.
• Communicating with study participants.
• Data collection.
• Record keeping.
• Logistics management.
• Data analyses.
• Report preparation.
• Development of study intervention materials for a mobile application (app) development platform.
• Collaborate with principal investigators and other study personnel, clinicians, and researchers.
• Contribute to scientific publications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Biology, Psychology, Engineering, Computer Science, Sociology, or a related discipline aligned with the specific area of research or project focus).
• One year of experience supporting research or working in a laboratory setting.

Qualifications

• Experience or a combination of education & related experience can be considered in lieu of degree.

Skills

• Working directly with patients, caregivers, and/or study participants.
• Data collection and entry.
• Physical activity promotion.
• Mobile health research.
• Clinical intervention delivery.
• Cancer-related research.
• Patient-centered outcomes.
• Psychology research.
• Public health.
• Medicine.
• Conducting medical record reviews.
• IRB processes.

Benefits

• Be part of Oklahoma's only NCI Designated Cancer Center.
• Work on impactful, federally funded behavioral health research.
• Gain hands-on research experience ideal for graduate or professional school pathways.
• Collaborate with experienced investigators and multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to research that helps improve population health.

Pay

Commensurate with education and experience.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, Standard/Fixed Schedule.

Benefits Eligible

Yes.

Travel

Not required.

For Best Consideration Date

October 31, 2026.