Public Health Research Assistant – Behavioral Studies

University of Oklahoma; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

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Job summary

University of Oklahoma’s Health Promotion Research Center (HPRC) at Stephenson Cancer Center in Tulsa is hiring a Staff Research Assistant. This role supports NIH-funded randomized trials on health behavior change, with duties including participant referrals, data collection, and record keeping.

It offers a pathway to contribute to scientific publications within a nationally recognized cancer center. The position emphasizes hands-on research with participants, not a biomedical bench role, and

Qualifications

• 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)
• 1 year of experience supporting research or working in a laboratory setting

Responsibilities

• Participates in clinical research projects collecting data from patients and/or participants in a study. Completes informed consent procedures with study participants.
• Collects various forms of data pertaining to the research project or projects, which could include database information and/or hard files. (e.g., in-person questionnaires, smartphone-based questionnaires) pertaining to smartphone and tablet-based research projects.
• Collects various forms of data pertaining to the research project or projects, which could include database information and/or hard files.
• Conducts data analyses, interprets data, draws conclusions, and discusses with principal investigator.
• Keeps detailed logs of all research related projects or activities.
• Conducts literature searches.
• Prepares various reports containing descriptive, analytical, and evaluative content that may be submitted for publication.
• Constructs tests or assists in the construction of tests.
• Collaborates with other researchers or colleagues.
• Participates in meetings and presents research findings to fellow researchers and Principal Investigator.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

University of Oklahoma’s Health Promotion Research Center (HPRC) at Stephenson Cancer Center in Tulsa is hiring a Staff Research Assistant. This role supports NIH-funded randomized trials on health behavior change, with duties including participant referrals, data collection, and record keeping.

It offers a pathway to contribute to scientific publications within a nationally recognized cancer center. The position emphasizes hands-on research with participants, not a biomedical bench role, and