Cancer survivors are burdened by higher financial hardship, leading to elevated inflammation, decreasing treatment efficacy, intensifying progression, and increasing the recurrence risk. Financial hardship among cancer survivors can also disrupt their daily life, including higher exposure or more severe daily stressors. This pilot study will leverage data from the Midlife in the United States (MIDUS) study (http://midus.wisc.edu/) to test the association between financial hardship and elevated inflammation among cancer survivors and to explore if the daily stress process (i.e., daily stressor exposure, severity, diversity, reactivity, and diurnal cortisol rhythms) mediates this association. Findings from this pilot study will be utilized as preliminary data for an NCI R01 submission to address cancer-related financial hardship to improve patient outcomes.
The research assistant will work closely with project PIs to compile, clean, and maintain several datasets for analysis, as well as assistance with data documentation and protocols. The project includes a wide range of datasets (e.g. daily diary data, biomarker data, medication data etc.). There will also be the opportunity to help with statistical analyses for manuscripts and presentations and receive co-authorship, or lead publications depending on interest.
Essential Functions
Compile, clean, and maintain datasets for analysis.
Produce data documentation and protocol.
Statistical analyses for presentations and manuscripts.
IRB protocol work.
Co-writing manuscript with PIs for publication.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Minimum of a bachelor's degree in psychology, Behavioral Sciences, Public Health, Health Sciences or related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience. (Please review the Equivalency Chart for additional information.)
Minimum of 1-2 years of relevant experience is required.
Experience with data visualization in R or other data visualization software.
Well-familiarized with aspects of protection of human subjects to ensure that data maintained in accordance with all Institutional Review Board guidelines.
Interest in social determinants of health research, especially in the context of cancer is required.
Location
Hybrid/Flexible Work Arrangement – Philadelphia, PA
Additional Information
This position is classified as non-exempt, grade G. Compensation for this grade ranges from $15.58 - $23.37 per year. Please note that the offered rate for this position typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade , but it can vary based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.
We encourage you to explore Drexel's Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies for more details on our compensation framework.
You can also find valuable information about our benefits in the Benefits Brochure .
Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.
Review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Higher Education
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