Research Scientist

The General Hospital Corporation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is recruiting a full-time Applied Research Scientist for the Cancer and Well-being Research Program (CARE) to work with a multidisciplinary team on observational studies and clinical trials assessing behavioral interventions for cancer patients and family caregivers.

You will help manage ongoing trials, develop new projects, and support manuscripts and grant applications.

Qualifications

• Minimum PhD or MD (or equivalent) in a discipline relevant to psychology, public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, machine learning, or closely related field.
• PhD in clinical psychology, public health (epidemiology, biostatistics), or closely aligned field preferred.
• Research experience in oncology or clinical psychology is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the principal investigator to oversee day-to-day lab activities across multiple studies.
• Assist with grant submissions, including summarizing instructions and preparing scientific and budget sections.
• Write and prepare reports, abstracts, and manuscripts for various projects and studies.
• Learn to deliver and supervise behavioral interventions.

Skills

Communication skills

Manuscript writing

Grant writing

Statistical programming

Education

PhD or MD in psychology, public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, ML

Tools

R

Stata

SAS

Job description

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

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

• 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 experienceStatistical 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

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

60 Fenwood Road

EEO Statement

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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