Sr. Research Associate 1 - Cancer-Accelerated Aging

University of Miami•Miami, FL

About The Position

The Sr. Research Associate 1, SOM provides laboratory-based support for the University’s research activities by tackling the more specialized and complex projects and experiments. Additionally, the incumbent leverages expertise in training and mentoring department staff, students, and less experienced research associates. The position is for a NIH-funded study entitled “Remotely-Delivered Cognitive Behavioral Stress Management Effects on Cancer-Accelerated Aging in Older, Distressed survivors”. The job consists on the collection of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) from Breast Cancer Survivors (BCS) who completed initial treatment. Patients are distressed, mid-older aged (> 50yrs), postmenopausal, diagnosed with Stage I – III HR+ (ER/PR+), Her2neu- breast cancer. Patients will be randomized in two groups: 1) Remotely-delivered Cognitive Behavioral Stress Management (R-CBSM) + Survivorship Care Planning (SCP) (n = 96); 2) SCP-only control (n = 96). Patients will give blood 4 times: initially and 6, 12 and 24 months after the end of psychological intervention. At each time point, they will be assessed for immune cell function, intrinsic inflammation, metabolic and senescent phenotype and stress (salivary cortisol). UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Requirements

Master's degree in relevant field required
No previous experience required
Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Collects, analyzes, and presents research data.
Monitors and maintains relevant research databases to ensure accurate data entries.
Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.
Participates in the publication of significant results to include authorship of scientific monographs.
Advances expertise through continued education, training, and research.
Maintains current knowledge of relevant developments in the field.
Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice.
Warrants that department activities comply with applicable guidelines and regulations.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.