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Our research group, led by Dr. Yelena Wu at the Huntsman Cancer Institute, is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to join our energetic team. The CRC will be responsible for managing and overseeing a research study on skin cancer prevention among college students in Utah. The study tests new ways to alert college students to their skin cancer risk, with the hopes of motivating their use of skin cancer prevention behaviors. The CRC will work closely with Dr. Wu, as well as the other principal investigator (Dr. Jennifer Hay at Memorial Sloan Kettering) and collaborators nationally and locally. The CRC will also work with a collaborative research team and supervise other team members and students working on the study. Other studies on the team include behavioral research studies (e.g., randomized controlled trials) funded by the National Institutes of Health and American Cancer Society focused on skin cancer prevention among children and families, including in school settings and via telehealth. The CRC will have opportunities to work on manuscripts and presentations and to support grant preparation.The successful applicant will have a Bachelors degree and/or Masters degree in a relevant field of study (see Qualifications below). Prior research experience and knowledge of data analysis methods (e.g., in SPSS) is preferred but not required. The successful applicant will be able to work closely with a team, have excellent interpersonal skills for working with community groups and other research participants, and have excellent organizational skills.This position involves in-person duties in our office space at the Huntsman Cancer Institute and on site in community/university settings for research study implementation. Some teleworking is an option.Interested applicants should submit a resume/CV and cover letter (addressed to Dr. Wu) via the University of Utah HR website.Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming with impact worldwide. Partnerships with individuals, communities, and many other entities are crucial to our work. Huntsman Cancer Institute values cancer-related health equity, and inclusion as integral to our guiding principle to serve our patients and their communities, and our commitment to foster a culture of belonging for all within our organization.In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your personal and professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institutes mission and this position.Learn more here