Professional Research Assistant
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Job Summary
The position involves joint responsibility for the daily coordination of a National Cancer Institute-funded randomized trial of an online behavioral intervention to reduce depression symptoms and support medication adherence among adults with breast cancer who are taking endocrine therapy. The project is conducted in collaboration with community cancer care sites throughout Colorado as well as the University of Colorado Cancer Center. We are looking for a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and committed research assistant with outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills. Strong writing and basic statistical analytic or basic computer programming skills are preferred (REDCap, SPSS, and/or Qualtrics), as is experience working with medical populations. This position will strongly emphasize phone-based participant recruitment as a primary duty.
Who We Are
Dr. Arch’s research focuses on anxiety disorders and mindfulness-based behavioral interventions particularly in the context of cancer.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
- Recruit, screen, enroll and complete participant activities for one or more research studies
- Use Electronic Medical Records (EMR) software (both EPIC and McKesson) to pre-screen patients at collaborating community cancer care centers
- Communicate study information to collaborating medical staff regarding recruiting patients
- Provide technical support for any issues with study devices, surveys or online programs with study participants
- Collaborate in developing, modifying as needed, and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for research protocols. Work closely with other team members to ensure consistent compliance.
- Attend all necessary research and supervisory meetings; report updates on recruitment status, enrollment numbers and completion statistics.
- Assist in creating and maintaining project collection databases as well as enter all study-related data.
- Assist in the organization of research data for presentations, papers, and grant applications including assisting in manuscript preparation
- Submit amendments, continuing reviews and reportable events to the IRB and other oversight bodies as needed.
- Research management duties include ordering laboratory supplies, tracking of orders and expenses, scheduling team meetings and maintenance of laboratory equipment and computers
- Oversee compliance with university and departmental policies regarding student engagement in research studies (e.g., mentoring frequency, appropriate roles/responsibilities, confidentiality)
- Oversee student/volunteer research assistants, maintaining a cohesive team and positive atmosphere
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned
What You Should Know
Candidates should have experience working with anxiety, depression, medication adherence, or psycho-oncology research and populations.
What We Can Offer
Salary range is $40,000 - $45,000
Benefits
At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. In fact, CU Boulder has been named one of Forbes' America's Best Large Employers, ranking #4 among large employers in Colorado and #28 among universities nationwide. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.
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What We Require
- Candidates should have a B.A. in Psychology or a related field and be willing to commit to a one-year appointment.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- Resume or CV.
- Cover Letter.
(Optional) Transcripts/Proof of Degree: If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources Department using an approved online vendor. However, if your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit an English-translated version as an Optional document.
Please apply by October 15, 2026 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu