Assistant Professor

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department:
Pediatrics - Section of Child Neurology

Job Title:

Assistant Professor

Position #:  

- Requisition #:39153

Job Summary:

We are delighted to be recruiting for a hybrid research (60%) and

clinical (40%) pediatric neuropsychologist position, with a focus

on neuropsychological outcomes for children with neurogenetic

conditions within a precision-medicine team. This position will also

have the opportunity to see children with a wide range of medical

conditions impacting central nervous system functioning through

our Pediatric Neuropsychology clinic in the Section of Neurology

at Children's Hospital Colorado and its network of care sites.

Responsibilities include conducting primarily outpatient

evaluations-both research and clinical-and occasional inpatient

consultations. The role also includes teaching, supervising

trainees, and participating in educational activities such as case

conferences and lectures.

The position contributes to clinical program development and

scholarly activity within Neurology and related interdisciplinary

initiatives, including collaborative projects that support

neurogenetics related research and emerging precision medicine

approaches. Board certification through the American Board of

Professional Psychology (ABPP) in Clinical Neuropsychology is

expected within five years of employment.

Additionally, this role involves specialized expertise in assessing

cognitive and behavioral functioning in children with epileptic encephalopathies

and

intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) with significant

support needs, as well as integrating these assessments into

broader longitudinal, clinical, and research activities.

Key Responsibilities:

* Support neurogenetics and precision medicine research,

including participation in longitudinal studies and integration of

cognitive, behavioral, and adaptive data into evolving research

frameworks.

* Provide outpatient neuropsychological evaluations for children

and young adults with diverse neurological, medical, and

neurodevelopmental conditions.

* Conduct screening and targeted assessments within

multidisciplinary clinics, in addition to traditional comprehensive

evaluations.

* Apply specialized expertise in epileptic encephalopathies

and IDD, including

interpretation of complex neurodevelopmental profiles and

support needs.

* Contribute to training and supervision of neuropsychology

externs, interns, and post doctoral fellows, and participate in

educational activities.

* Collaborate across clinical and research teams to promote

consistency in assessment practices, data processes, and quality

assurance activities that enhance overall program development.

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is a

public research university serving more than 18,000 students. We

award nearly 4,000 degrees each year, including more graduate

and professional degrees than any other Colorado institution.

With our solid academic reputation, award-winning faculty and

renowned researchers, we offer more than 140 highly rated

degree programs through 13 schools and colleges. The university

receives over $757 million in research awards each year. In

addition to the wide array of health-related programs and

facilities offered at CU Anschutz in Aurora, Colo. a significant

number of undergraduate and graduate degree programs are

taught at CU Denver, our comprehensive campus in the heart of

downtown Denver-one of America's most vibrant urban centers.

CU Denver is located steps from the Denver Center for Performing

Arts and the LoDo District affording our students, faculty and staff

access to a broad array of academic, professional, community,

recreational and cultural outlets.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional 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.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Assistant Professor:

* Applicants must have completed an APPCN-member fellowship in Pediatric Neuropsychology

* Applicants must be eligible for or have completed Board Certification (ABPP)

Condition of Employment:

* Must successfully pass a drug test through Children's Hospital Colorado

* Must be willing and able to pass a national criminal background check

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