*Staff Research Assistant - HPRC

University of Oklahoma; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Oklahoma seeks a Staff Research Assistant for the TSET Health Promotion Research Center at Stephenson Cancer Center. You will recruit participants, communicate with participants, and support data collection, analyses, and reporting while helping develop materials for a mobile app platform.

Work closely with investigators, clinicians, and researchers to advance cancer-related health behavior projects.

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.
• Equivalency/Substitution: Experience or a combination of education & related experience can be considered in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Recruit participants for studies.
• Communicate with study participants.
• Conduct data collection and record keeping.
• Manage logistics for projects.
• Perform data analyses and assist with reports.
• Develop study materials for a mobile app platform.
• Collaborate with investigators and other study personnel.

Skills

Data collection

Participant recruitment

Record keeping

Data analysis

Mobile app support

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Pay Range: Commensurate with education and experience

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, Standard/Fixed Schedule

Travel: Not required

For Best Consideration Date: October 31, 2026

Position Introduction

OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center is Oklahoma's only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-Designated Cancer Center, and one of only 74 NCI-Designated Cancer Centers in the United States. This highly competitive accreditation ensures that our patients receive the highest standard of care and have access to the most advanced cancer treatment options. At the Stephenson Cancer Center, we have an exciting new job opportunity that could be right for you! Launch your research career. Make an impact on health behavior. The TSET Health Promotion Research Center (HPRC) at Stephenson Cancer Center is seeking a motivated and detail oriented Staff Research Assistant to work on a variety of research projects involving physical activity and dietary behaviors as well as mindfulness and wellness promotion among those living with and beyond cancer or having select neurological conditions (e.g., multiple sclerosis). This position entails serving as the first point of contact for participants at the HPRC. Primary duties include participant recruitment, communicating with study participants, conducting data collection, record keeping, logistics management, data analyses, report preparation, development of study intervention materials for a mobile application (app) development platform, and more. The Staff Research Assistant will work directly with the principal investigators as well as with other study personnel, clinicians, and other researchers to accomplish the aims of various study projects. There will also be ample opportunities to contribute to scientific publications.

Why Join HPRC & Stephenson Cancer Center?

• Be part of Oklahoma's only NCI Designated Cancer Center
• Work on impactful, federally funded behavioral health research
• Gain hands on research experience ideal for graduate or professional school pathways
• Collaborate with experienced investigators and multidisciplinary teams
• Contribute to research that helps improve population health

• THIS IS NOT A BIOMEDICAL/BENCH SCIENCE POSITION**

Required Education and Experience

• 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

Equivalency/Substitution: Experience or a combination of education & related experience can be considered in lieu of degree. A one-to-one ratio is used to determine the number of years of experience required in place of a degree.

Required Certifications And Licenses: None.

Department Preferences

• Working directly with patients, caregivers, and/or study participants
• Data collection and entry
• Physical activity promotion
• Mobile health research
• Clinical intervention delivery
• Cancer-related research
• Patient-centered outcomes
• Psychology research
• Public health
• Medicine
• Conducting medical record reviews
• IRB processes

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes