Project Scientist, Behavioral Medicine Research Lab - UCI

The Department of Population Health and Disease Prevention in the Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health at the University of California, Irvine invites applications for a full-time Project Scientist who will serve as the Manager of the Biobehavioral Shared Resource (BBSR) of the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center (https://cancer.uci.edu/bbsr). The BBSR supports cancer researchers with expertise and services in planning, conducting, and dissemination of translational biobehavioral research. This includes providing consultation on behavioral and/or quality-of-life patient-reported outcome measurements, research design, data collection, interpretation of self-report data, manuscript preparation, and counseling interventions within clinical trials. The BBSR has participates in translational research in psychoneuroimmunology, examination of behavioral issues that enhance recruitment and compliance within cancer center clinical trials, and development of behavioral and quality-of-life outcomes associated with clinical trials.

The Project Scientist will also be a core member of the Behavioral Medicine Research Lab (https://bmed.publichealth.uci.edu). This might involve contribution to efforts in the recruitment and enrollment of research participants; administration of research assessments and biological specimen collection; delivery of behavioral interventions to research participants; and assistance in grant writing and research dissemination.

We are seeking to hire a highly motivated, dedicated individual who has excellent management, organization, communication, intervention, and research skills, and understands cancer survivorship. The position is renewable, contingent on satisfactory performance and funding availability. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Wen Public Health recognizes the value of diversity in its faculty and encourages all qualified applicants to apply. Qualified applicants must have the demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of colleagues.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirements

* Curriculum Vitae

* Cover Letter

* Statement of Research

* Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement - Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to inclusive excellence will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence (/shortcuts/diversity). See our guidance for writing an inclusive excellence activities statement (/shortcuts/guidance_ieactivities)

* Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form - All applicants of academic positions at the University of California, Irvine must download, complete, sign, and upload the following form with their application: Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form (/shortcuts/sexual_misconduct_form)

Reference requirements

* 3 required (contact information only)

* Candidates selected during the initial round of review may be asked to arrange for letters of reference to be submitted electronically later in the search process.

Apply link:

https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09392

QUALIFICATIONS

* Ph.D. degree in psychology, counseling, behavioral science, public health, or other related terminal degree in a related field.

* Knowledge and skills related to research project management, research methods, data collection, behavioral or psychotherapeutic interventions, and proposal and manuscript writing.

* Excellent communication (oral and written) and presentation skills

* Solid organizational skills, including multitasking and time-management

* Strong teamwork skills.

* Prior experience in cancer survivorship research is a plus.

* Spanish-speaking candidates are highly preferred.

• 3 required (contact information only)

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.