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Summary

Applied Research Scientist I -Quality of Life in Oncology (QOOL)Lab

The Applied Research Scientist will work directly with Drs. Brian Gonzalez, Heather Jim, and Kimberley Lee, faculty members in the Department of Health Outcomes and Behavior at Moffitt Cancer Center. Drs. Jim, Gonzalez, and Lee conduct observational and interventional research to improve quality of life in cancer patients and cancer survivors. Projects often involve multiple modes of data collection and intervention delivery, including patient-reported outcomes, objective measurement, biospecimens, and digital technologies.

The Applied Research Scientist will be responsible for helping to manage ongoing research projects and develop new projects at Moffitt Cancer Center. This non-tenure track position will have ample opportunities for authorship of peer-reviewed publications and other career-enhancing activities, such as conferences, workshops, lectures and seminars to develop and maintain research skills.

Position Highlights:

• The Applied Research Scientist I is a non-tenure track researcher who serves as part of a clinical/translational research team under the general direction of an Investigator in the Population Science Research Division.
• The Applied Research Scientist I’s principal activity is research and related support activities for the faculty investigator he or she works with, including presentation at scientific meetings and production of scientific manuscripts.

The Ideal Candidate:

• A Ph.D. or other doctoral degree in behavioral or natural sciences, epidemiology, statistics, or other related discipline
• Has research experience in the academic and/or clinical setting, preferably in oncology
• Has database management experience
• Demonstrates statistical programming experience, including proficiency in R and/or SAS
• Is a critical, independent, and creative thinker
• Is professional, personable, organized, conscientious, and works well as a member of a team
• Has excellent oral and written communication skills
• Manuscript writing and grant writing experience is required

Responsibilities:

• This position is also expected to supervise and train staff within the research lab.
• Participates in the planning, implementation, and conduct of research projects in collaboration with the overseeing Investigator. This includes contribution to preparation of grants, clinical protocols, progress reports, scientific manuscripts, data analysis, and daily management activities.
• Interacts closely with Investigator and other researchers within the Investigator Laboratory to conduct relevant literature searches and reviews.
• Responsible for the collection, organization, analysis and documentation of data as directed by the overseeing Investigator. Limited degree of supervision is required for the analysis of data and documentation of results.
• Attending and participating in appropriate conferences, workshops, lectures and seminars to maintain research skills

Credentials and Qualifications:

• Minimum of an M.D. or Ph.D. in a discipline relevant to Population Science (e.g., epidemiology, biostatistics, psychology, internal medicine) or related field is required.
• Postdoctoral experience preferred but not required.

How to Apply: Interested applicants should send a single PDF file that includes a cover letter summarizing their research training and accomplishments, a personal statement of scientific interests and goals, a current CV, and contact information for references to Dr. Brian Gonzalez at Brian.Gonzalez@Moffitt.org.