What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Associate position at CU Boulder?
Requisition Number:
73959
Location:
Boulder, Colorado
City
Boulder
State
Colorado
Employment Type:
Research Faculty
Schedule:
Full-Time
Posting Close Date:
04-Sep-2026
Date Posted:
02-Sep-2026
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Job Summary
This Research Associate roll will act as a study interventionist on a currently running Randomized Controlled Trial of an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy-based intervention to alleviate the impact of fatigue on the daily lives of ovarian cancer survivors taking parp inhibitors. The Research Associate will schedule with and coach study participants through the intervention protocol and will also assist the Principal Investigator in clinical supervision for graduate student interventionists on the trial.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
This Research Associate position is available in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience under the direction of Joanna Arch, Ph.D. Dr. Arch's research focuses on anxiety disorders and mindfulness-based behavioral interventions particularly in the context of cancer.
The position will be part of a National Cancer Institute-funded randomized trial of a telehealth behavioral intervention to reduce the impact of fatigue on the daily lives of women with ovarian cancer (REVITALIZE Study). The project is conducted in collaboration with Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Duke University, community cancer care sites throughout Colorado as well as the University of Colorado Cancer Center.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
- Scheduling and administering study intervention sessions with REVITALIZE Study participants
- Assisting PI in clinical supervision of graduate student interventionists
What You Should Know
This is a part-time .2 FTE position.
What We Can Offer
$1,625 per month - 8 hours per week/.2 FTE
Benefits
At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.
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What We Require
- PhD in Clinical Psychology
- Clinical experience with oncology populations
What You Will Need
- Clinical training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Availability to see participants on an hourly basis for a 10-week intervention
What We Would Like You to Have
- Prior training in the REVITALIZE Intervention
- Clinical experience with working with women with gynecological cancers
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- Reference Letter(s) (Not Confidential)
- optional Transcripts/Proof of Degree
If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an approved online vendor. If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit a translated version (if applicable) as an optional attachment.
For consideration, please apply by September 4, 2026.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Salary : $1,625