Assistant Professor - Research
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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Department:Emergency Medicine
Working Title: Assistant Professor Research
Position #:Requisition #36041:
Job Summary:
The Department of Emergency Medicine is excited to recruit a doctorallevel quantitativelyoriented highlymotivated trauma and injury researcher to contribute to clinical and epidemiologic research focused on lifethreatening injuries. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of physiology and clinical study design. This position will play a key role as a research investigator within the CapeColoradoCombat (C3 Global Trauma Networks research team. The researcher in this position will be appointed to and build a career in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora Colorado.
The Research Lab and Field
The C3 Global Trauma Network conducts innovative collaborative federallyfunded trauma care research predominantly in hightrauma international settings. A variety of rigorous observational and interventional methodologies are used to fill contemporary clinical knowledge gaps. The C3 Network seeks to generate high quality evidence to enhance early trauma care with a special focus on improving patient outcomes in resourceconstrained settings (e.g. in South Africa). The C3 Network has a track record of NIH and U.S. Department of Defense funding including dozens of published peerreviewed manuscripts and scientific presentations. Our research also deliberately seeks to fill clinical and scientific gaps for civilians worldwide and the U.S. military.
Nature of Work
This fulltime 1.0 FTE) position will serve as an investigator at the rank of Research Assistant Professor and will collaborate with study colleagues at all levels of the organization. The position is nonclinical and suitable for any doctoral level applicant with relevant training and expertise. This position will work both independently and in close collaboration with the C3 Networks Principal Investigator Dr. NeeKofi MouldMillman MD PhD MSCS as well as collaborators and research staff domestically and internationally. To enable the incumbent to understand the international context and effectively supervise research activities international travel is a requirement of the position. There will also be opportunities for domestic travel to present research at conferences and to stakeholders.
Work Location:
Onsite this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora CO.
Why Join Us:
The University of Colorado School of Medicines Department of Emergency Medicine has an exciting opening for a fulltime Emergency Medicine and Trauma Research Assistant Professor to serve as an investigator within a multidisciplinary global trauma research program.
The Department of Emergency Medicine conducts research in areas such as trauma injury prevention opioid misuse critical care mental health pharmacogenomics toxicology global health and healthcare policy. The Department values team members who are eager to pursue further training and growth as a researcher and professional. The successful applicant will have a passion for research enjoy and excel in the sharing of knowledge and lifelong learning and have a desire to work in a collaborative and driven pool of talented coworkers.
Why work for the University
We haveAMAZINGbenefits and offerexceptional amounts of holiday vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:
- Medical: Multiple plan options
- Dental: Multiple plan options
- Additional Insurance: Disability Life Vision
- Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10 of your gross pay
- Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
- Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
- Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
- Holiday Days: 10/year
- Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
- ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
The University of Colorado (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.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Assistant Professor Research:
- Doctoral degree (e.g. PhD MD DO MBChB DrPH ScD DNP DPT)
- Track record of human subjects research in an acute care related field
- Experience designing clinical trauma studies
- Proven understanding of human physiology (e.g. through coursework publications or active field of research)
- Multiple first author peerreviewed scientific publications in health journals
- Experience preparing and submitting grants (as coI or PI)
- Team science experience (i.e. held a leadership role in a collaborative multidisciplinary research team)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Research in a clinical setting (e.g. emergency room ICU rehabilitation clinic physiology clinic etc.
- Experience in emergency medicine critical care injury and/or trauma
- Demonstrated ability to lead a research team and execute projects
- Postdoctoral fellowship training especially with external grantwriting experience
- Interest in global health resourcepoor settings highrisk populations disadvantaged populations or military populations
- Statistics training and experience at intermediate level (e.g. can develop and run own multivariable regression models timeseries analyses and survival plots etc.
- Experience with design or analysis in clinical trials
- Experience conducting epidemiology or research with large or complex datasets
- Presentation at national or international scientific meetings (oral preferred over posters)
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Efficient and hardworking approach
- Ability to think creatively adapt quickly and work independently
- Independent problemsolving is a critical aspect of the role
- Independent judgment and selfdirected work capabilities
- Excellent scientific and technical writing skills
- Clear and highly articulate verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational analytical and interpersonal skills
- Excellent team player collaborator and contributor to the larger goals of the research from an operational level
- Impeccable attention to detail is a critical part of this position
- Dedication to professional development and lifelong learning
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple and competing deadlines
- Exercise cultural sensitivity awareness and competency at all times
How to Apply:
For full consideration please submit the following document(s):
1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
2. Curriculum vitae / Resume
3. Three to five professional references including name address phone number (mobile number if appropriate) and email address
Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at
Questions should be directed to: Emergency Medicine Human Resources
Screening of Applications Begins:
Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration apply within a month of posting date.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range or hiring range for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:
Assistant Professor Research: $117000.
The above salary represents the Universitys good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is nonexempt.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
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The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at .
Background Check Statement:
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty staff students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.
Vaccination Statement:
CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID19 virus and othervaccine preventable diseases. If you work visit or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work visit or volunteer respectively. In addition if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties you must enroll in theoccupational health medical surveillance program.
Employment Type
Full-Time
