Applied Research Scientist I - Behavioral Oncology Research Psychologist

Moffitt Cancer Center

38d•$80,288 - $120,411

About The Position

The Quality Of life in Oncology Lab (QOOL) is seeking a licensed or license-eligible psychologist to work alongside Principal Investigators on federally funded behavioral intervention studies as an Applied Research Scientist I (ARS I). This is a non-tenure-track research role within a clinical/translational research team in the Population Science Research Division, working under the general direction of an Investigator. The primary focus is research and related support activities for the faculty investigator. The ARS I will contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based behavioral interventions while supporting scientific discovery, dissemination of findings, and development of future grants. The role applies clinical expertise in a collaborative, multidisciplinary research environment focused on improving cancer survivorship outcomes. Responsibilities include delivering interventions, supporting and supervising interventionists, monitoring intervention fidelity, conducting research activities, and contributing to scientific and grant-related outputs.

Requirements

PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or a related field.
Licensed Psychologist or license-eligible.
Experience delivering evidence-based behavioral interventions.
Strong interest in behavioral oncology, cancer survivorship, and intervention research.
Excellent communication, scientific writing, and collaboration skills.
Minimum of an M.D. or Ph.D. in a discipline relevant to Population Science (e.g., epidemiology, biostatistics, psychology, internal medicine) or a related field is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with cancer survivors, medical populations, clinical trials, and/or behavioral research studies.
Postdoctoral experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist with the development and evaluation of behavioral interventions for diverse cancer populations.
Deliver manualized behavioral interventions to study participants.
Train, mentor, and support study interventionists.
Provide clinical supervision to study interventionists.
Monitor intervention fidelity to ensure protocol adherence and study quality.
Participate in the design, planning, and conduct of research studies.
Conduct literature reviews.
Collect, manage, analyze, and interpret research data.
Contribute to grant applications, research protocols, progress reports, scientific manuscripts, and presentations.
Attend and participate in scientific conferences, workshops, seminars, and other professional development activities.