Clinical Research Scientist - Psychology & Biobehavioral Sciences
Listed on 2026-01-02
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Clinical Research Scientist - Psychology & Biobehavioral Sciences
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital invites applications for a full‑time Clinical Research Scientist in the Department of Psychology and Biobehavioral Sciences. This role is focused on improving cognitive and biobehavioral health outcomes for children with catastrophic disease and their families.
Primary Responsibilities- Design, implement, and oversee innovative study protocols in collaboration with faculty, project coordinators, clinical research associates, and investigators.
- Conduct literature reviews and statistical analyses to support research projects.
- Develop and test cognitive and neurobehavioural measures for pediatric and neuro‑developmental populations.
- Draft manuscripts and contribute to grant applications.
- Engage in translational and intervention‑based clinical research to produce meaningful clinical impact.
- Coordinate participation and data collection procedures while ensuring ethical and regulatory compliance.
- Communicate findings through publications, presentations, and reports.
- Manage multiple concurrent studies and support multidisciplinary research operations.
Education: MD or PhD in a relevant scientific field is required.
Experience: Minimum 2 + years of productive research experience in clinical or population‑based outcomes and health behavior research; experience in study design, protocol development, and analysis; familiarity with project‑oriented matrixed teams; proven performance in prior roles.
Skills: Strong background in developmental psychology, cognitive neuroscience, or related fields; experience leveraging digital technologies (AI, V R, etc.) for assessment and intervention in pediatric neurology or neuro‑developmental populations.
CompensationEstimated salary range: $86,320 – $154,960 per year.
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