Sobre esta vaga de Research Scientist na Mass General Brigham
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Job Summary
The Cancer and Well-being Research Program (CARE) at Brigham and Women’s Hospital is recruiting a full-time Applied Research Scientist to join its multidisciplinary team. The staff scientist will work closely with the principal investigator in collaboration with a diverse group of researchers (e.g., oncologists, palliative care clinicians, psychiatrists, psychologists) to conduct observational studies and clinical trials of behavioral interventions to improve the well-being of patients with cancer and their family caregivers. Projects typically entail a variety of data collection (e.g., patient-reported outcomes, ecological momentary assessment, biospecimens) and intervention delivery approaches (e.g., remote delivery, digital health app). The applied research scientist will be responsible for assisting in the management of ongoing trials, development of new projects in the lab, and support of manuscript development and grant applications.
Qualifications
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- Collaborate with the principal investigator to oversee day-to-day lab activities (e.g., data management) across multiple studies
- Work closely with the principal investigator on grant submissions, including summarizing grant instructions and required elements, and generating scientific and budgetary sections of grant applications with guidance
- Write and prepare reports, abstracts, and manuscripts for various research projects and studies
- Receive training to deliver and supervise behavioral interventions
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum PhD or MD (or equivalent) in a discipline relevant to psychology, public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, machine learning, or closely related field
Ideal Candidate
- PhD in clinical psychology, public health (epidemiology, biostatistics), or closely aligned field
- Post-doctoral experience (preferred but not required)
- Research experience in the academic and/or clinical setting, preferably in oncology or clinical psychology
- Database management experience
- Statistical programming proficiency including proficiency in R, Stata and/or SAS
- Professional, personable, organized, conscientious, and team player
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Manuscript writing and grant writing experience is required
- Critical, independent, and creative thinker
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
The compensation range for this role is between $60,000 - $96,000 Candidate experience is thoughtfully considered throughout the recruitment process, and those with significant experience may be considered for compensation above the starting range listed, as consistent with organizational guidelines and internal equity
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