Faculty Assistant Research Professor, Associate Research Professor or Research Professor

Open Rank Faculty - Assistant Research Professor, Associate Research Professor or Research Professor

Job Title:

Open Rank Faculty - Assistant Research Professor, Associate Research Professor or Research Professor

Department:
Emergency Medicine

Position #: , Requisition #: 38999

The Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine seeks a doctoral‑level clinical or outcomes researcher with experience in patient‑oriented human subjects research or health care systems research. The successful candidate will join a collaborative research team within a School of Medicine clinical and translational research program, contribute to the department’s mission of improving patient care, and advance an independent research agenda.

This position offers an academic career path based on experience and accomplishments, with opportunities for growth and development.

• Publish no fewer than two high‑impact products of scholarship per year (peer‑reviewed manuscripts, treatises, chapters, tests, or significant curricular offerings), with leadership (first or senior author) on at least one of these.
• Collaborate with emergency medicine faculty on extramural funding, manuscript preparation, publication, and conference presentations.
• Advance knowledge in a field of study by developing new theories, expanding upon existing ideas, and improving application in new settings.

• Serve as Principal Investigator, Co‑PI, or co‑investigator on research projects.
• Prepare scientific grants, contracts, budgets, and periodic reports, meeting deadlines and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and ethical guidelines.
• Conduct needs assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and sustainment of change initiatives.
• Perform laboratory research as appropriate to the area of expertise on an occasional basis.
• Develop a professional development plan with department support for innovation in the field.

• Contribute to the university’s educational mission through didactic or experiential teaching for learners at all levels.
• Mentor learners on research projects relevant to the candidate’s expertise.
• Pursue continuous professional development and growth, including faculty development participation.

• Serve on departmental and school committees as required.
• Participate in and lead meetings: departmental faculty meetings, Monthly Scientist Training and Intensive Mentoring (STIM) sessions, departmental research meetings, and other project or team meetings.

Hybrid (3 days per week on campus, remaining days remote as needed)

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Disability and Life insurance
• 401(a) Retirement Plan: 10% employer contribution
• Paid Time Off:
  Accruals throughout the year
• Vacation: 22 days/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick days: 15 days/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday days: 11 days/year
• Tuition benefit for all CU campuses
• ECO Pass:
  Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in a relevant field and/or MD degree.
• Established an independent research program that will be competitive for extramural funding.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of success with extramural funding.

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in a relevant field and/or MD degree.
• Successfully secured extramural funding.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A robust, well‑developed, and extramurally funded research program.
• A national reputation for excellent and impactful work in the discipline.

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in a relevant field and/or MD degree.
• Repeatedly secured extramural funding.
• A robust, well‑developed, and extramurally funded research program.
• A national reputation for excellent and impactful work in the discipline.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Thought leader in the discipline.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong mentoring and/or teaching skills.
• Research skills specific to the discipline.

 Applicants must submit a letter of…