Research Assistant Professor

Research Assistant Professor

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Department of Emergency Medicine

Job Summary: The Department of Emergency Medicine seeks a Research Assistant Professor to collaborate on research projects focused on trauma, psychological health, and military medical populations. The role is non‑clinical, 1.0 FTE, and requires a doctoral degree and post‑doctoral experience in implementation and dissemination science.

• Design, execute, and evaluate research to optimize implementation of interventions for military medical personnel training and skill sustainment, evidence‑based practices, and system‑level change.
• Serve as subject‑matter expert in selecting appropriate study designs and methodologies with COMBAT investigators.
• Formulate research questions that align with lab focus areas and stakeholder needs.
• Assess and establish feasibility of proposed studies, including preliminary data synthesis and stakeholder discussions.
• Lead drafting, writing, and submission of research grants to federal and non‑federal sponsors.
• Lead scholarly writing and dissemination (scientific abstracts, stakeholder reports, peer‑reviewed manuscripts, presentations).
• Mentor and teach learners and junior team members, including research professionals, resident physicians, PhD and Master’s students.
• Participate as a core member of the Department’s research faculty.
• Perform other research‑relevant duties as assigned to promote the mission and vision of the Department of Emergency Medicine.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (PhD, MD, DO, DrPH, DPT).
• Experience in implementation science demonstrated by a relevant post‑doctoral position or dissemination & implementation science training.
• Track record of publications relevant to implementation science.
• Prior work on a multi‑disciplinary research team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with military populations or understanding of military culture and medical training.
• Track record in clinical research on trauma, injury, emergency medicine, or psychological health.
• Experience applying D&I theories, models, and frameworks and assessing implementation outcomes using qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods.
• Experience studying multi‑level behavioral change, optimization of training and education program changes, and 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 understanding of medical terminology.

• Understanding of dissemination and implementation theories, models, and frameworks.
• Efficient and hardworking approach.
• Creative, adaptive, and independent work style.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; facilitation of discussion.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Team contributor to the larger goals of the research from an operational level.
• Independent judgment and self‑directed work capabilities.
• Dedication to professional development and lifelong learning.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple, competing deadlines.

• A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed qualifications and interest in the position.
• Curriculum vitae / resume.
• Five professional references (name, address, phone number, email).

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers
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This position may be seeking multiple candidates. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and candidates may be contacted for interviews throughout the posting period. The posting will be closed when a candidate is selected.

HIRING RANGE: $85,000 to $125,000. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non‑exempt.

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