University of Colorado · 2 months ago
Research Assistant Professor
Aurora, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $125K/yrThe University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine. This role involves conducting research to improve military medical personnel training and implementing evidence-based practices, particularly in trauma and psychological health research for military populations.
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Responsibilities
Design, execute, and evaluate research to optimize implementation of interventions to improve military medical personnel training and skill sustainment, implementation of evidence-based practices, and military health care system level change
Serve as subject matter expert to select appropriate study design and methodology in collaboration with COMBAT associated investigators
Formulate research questions in alignment with lab focus areas and stakeholder needs
Assess and establish feasibility of proposed studies (e.g., synthesizing preliminary data, discussions with stakeholders)
Lead the drafting, writing, and submission of research grants to federal and non-federal sponsors
Lead scholarly writing and dissemination, which may include, but not be limited, to the following areas: Scientific abstracts, Stakeholder reports, meetings, and presentations, Peer-reviewed manuscripts, Deliver presentations to diverse audiences
Serve as a mentor and teacher to learners and junior team members, including: Research services professionals, Resident physicians, PhD and Masters students
Participate as a core member of the Department’s research faculty
Other research-relevant duties as assigned to promote the mission and vision of the Department of Emergency Medicine
Qualification
Required
Doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, MD, DO, DrPH, DPT)
Experience in implementation science as evidenced by a relevant post-doctoral position or dissemination and implementation science training (e.g., TIDRH, MT-DIRC, IRI, university certificate or degree completion)
Track record of publications relevant to implementation science
Prior work on a multi-disciplinary research team
Preferred
Experience working with military populations or understanding military culture and medical training
Track record of critical injury and illness, trauma, emergency medicine, and/or psychological health clinical research
Experience with application of D&I theories, models, and frameworks and assessment of implementation outcomes using qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods is especially valuable
Experience studying multi-level behavioral change, optimization of training and education program changes, and/or barriers to dissemination/implementation of best practices
Statistics training and experience in mixed qualitative and quantitative methods
Experience with community and partner engagement and co-design methods
Prior grant funding as PI or Co-I
Experience with human subjects medical research and an understanding of medical terminology
Benefits
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
Company
University of Colorado
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.5MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyUS Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation
2023-07-27Grant
2023-01-26Grant
2021-04-06Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Richard Schulick
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