Staff Research Assistant - HPRC

UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOM; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center is seeking a Staff Research Assistant to support research on physical activity, dietary behaviors, mindfulness, and wellness among cancer survivors or individuals with selected neurological conditions. This role serves as the first contact for participants and supports recruitment, data collection, and project logistics.

You will work with investigators and staff to conduct data analyses, prepare reports, and help develop intervention materials for a mobile app

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• 1 year of experience supporting research or working in a laboratory setting
• Equivalency or substitution allowed: years of experience may replace degree

Responsibilities

• Recruit participants and communicate with study participants
• Conduct data collection and record keeping
• Manage logistics and assist data analyses and report preparation
• Develop study intervention materials for a mobile app platform
• Collaborate with principal investigators and other researchers

Skills

Recruitment

Data collection

Communication

Record keeping

Data analyses

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

SPSS

Excel

Qualtrics

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:

Education, experience, and/or interest in:

• 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