Sr. Research Associate - Cancer-Accelerated Aging

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** CORE JOB SUMMARY
** 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.

** CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
** 1. Collects, analyzes, and presents research data.  
2. Monitors and maintains relevant research databases to ensure accurate data entries.  
3. Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.  
4. Participates in the publication of significant results to include authorship of scientific monographs.  
5. Advances expertise through continued education, training, and research.  
6. Maintains current knowledge of relevant developments in the field.  
7. Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice.  
8. Warrants that department activities comply with applicable guidelines and regulations.  
9. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

** CORE QUALIFICATIONS
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* Education:

Master's degree in relevant field required

Experience:

No previous experience required    Certification and Licensing:  Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

* 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.

This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

Department Specific Functions:

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).The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

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