Professor-Mental Health Services Research, Epidemiology, Economics and Health Policy

Overview

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus – Department of Psychiatry – Faculty – Professor rank in Mental Health Services Research, Epidemiology, Economics and Health Policy. Position # – Requisition #38636.

• Assist the Director of the Preventing Suicide Initiative to set up national and global centers of excellence for suicide prevention, healthcare quality and integrated care research at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.
• Perform innovative programmatic research to advance understanding, assessment, prevention, and treatment of behavioral health issues in youth, including self‑injury and suicide.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including external collaborators, supported by grant and foundation funding.
• Contribute to development of innovative clinical, educational, and research programs related to youth mental health and suicide to enhance the reputation of the CAMH Division.
• Establish and strengthen partnerships with on‑campus and non‑academic partners to improve youth and family mental health in Colorado and nationally.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to mentoring colleagues and training the next cadre of scientists and physicians.
• Maintain a robust record of funding, including contracts and grants from federal and non‑federal sources.
• Formulate scalable strategies, best practices, and other approaches to improve health and health care at a population level.
• Support faculty recruitment and infrastructure for faculty development.

Reports to the Director of Suicide Prevention and Hospital‑Based Research and the Chair of the CAMH Division of the Department of Psychiatry.

Onsite – Colorado Springs, CO.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world‑class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education, and patient care. The Department of Psychiatry is one of the largest units in UCD‑SOM and strives for excellence in education, training, research, and community collaboration.
Competitive benefits include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and additional insurance options.
• 401(a) retirement with 10% employer contribution.
• Paid time off, vacation, sick leave, holiday days, and tuition benefit.
• ECO Pass for reduced public transportation rates.

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD or equivalent in economics, health policy, epidemiology, or related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of research experience in mental health care and suicide prevention.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in economic evaluations of health care interventions.
• Experience designing and conducting rigorous, pragmatic research on behavioral health, suicide prevention, or related areas.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of ethical principles and IRB procedures with high‑risk populations.
• Proven success securing sustained contract or grant funding from federal or large foundation sources.
• Ability to lead multi‑partner initiatives and collaborations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Track record of mentoring trainees.
• Administration and leadership abilities for medium‑ to large‑scale projects.

Submit the following electronically:

Applications accepted .edu/cu-careers. Contact Brandon Fenner (brandon.fenner) for questions.

Finalists identified after applications are received. Preference given to complete applications received by 1/14/2025. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Professor: $175,000 to $205,000. (Non‑exempt; total compensation includes benefits.)

The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided to applicants with disabilities throughout the application process. Contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator coordinator.

All prospective employees undergo background investigations.

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against COVID‑19 and other vaccine‑preventable diseases. Certain research roles require compliance with occupational health medical surveillance policies.