Professional Research Assistant

Job Summary

The position involves joint responsibility for the daily
coordination of a National Cancer Institute-funded randomized trial
of an online behavioral intervention to reduce depression symptoms
and support medication adherence among adults with breast cancer
who are taking endocrine therapy. The project is conducted in
collaboration with community cancer care sites throughout Colorado
as well as the University of Colorado Cancer Center. We are looking
for a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and committed research
assistant with outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills.
Strong writing and basic statistical analytic or basic computer
programming skills are preferred (REDCap, SPSS, and/or Qualtrics),
as is experience working with medical populations. This position
will strongly emphasize phone-based participant recruitment as a
primary duty.

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

Dr. Arch’s research focuses on anxiety disorders and
mindfulness-based behavioral interventions particularly in the
context of cancer.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Recruit, screen, enroll and complete participant activities for

one or more research studies

• Use Electronic Medical Records (EMR) software (both EPIC and

McKesson) to pre-screen patients at collaborating community cancer
care centers

• Communicate study information to collaborating medical staff

regarding recruiting patients

• Provide technical support for any issues with study devices,

surveys or online programs with study participants

• Collaborate in developing, modifying as needed, and

implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for research
protocols. Work closely with other team members to ensure
consistent compliance.

• Attend all necessary research and supervisory meetings; report

updates on recruitment status, enrollment numbers and completion
statistics.

• Assist in creating and maintaining project collection databases

as well as enter all study-related data.

• Assist in the organization of research data for presentations,

papers, and grant applications including assisting in manuscript
preparation

• Submit amendments, continuing reviews and reportable events to

the IRB and other oversight bodies as needed.

• Research management duties include ordering laboratory

supplies, tracking of orders and expenses, scheduling team meetings
and maintenance of laboratory equipment and computers

• Oversee compliance with university and departmental policies

regarding student engagement in research studies (e.g., mentoring
frequency, appropriate roles/responsibilities,
confidentiality)

• Oversee student/volunteer research assistants, maintaining a

cohesive team and positive atmosphere

• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

What You Should Know

Candidates should have experience working with anxiety, depression,
medication adherence, or psycho-oncology research and
populations.

What We Can Offer

Salary range is $40,000 - $45,000

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. In fact, CU Boulder has been named one of
Forbes' America's Best
Large Employers , ranking #4 among large employers in Colorado
and #28 among universities nationwide. Explore additional perks and
programs through the CU Advantage program.

Be Statements

Be ambitious. Be groundbreaking. Be Boulder.

What We Require

• Candidates should have a B.A. in Psychology or a related field

and be willing to commit to a one-year appointment.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

• Resume or CV.
• Cover Letter.

(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.
However, if your degree was obtained outside of the United States,
please submit an English-translated version as an Optional
document.

Please apply by October 15, 2026 for
consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For
consideration, applications must be submitted 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.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu