Primary Care Researcher and Green Edelman Endowed Chair in Practice-Based Research – University

Overview

Primary Care Researcher and Green Edelman Endowed Chair in Practice – Based Research-Open Rank
- Associate
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Department:
School of Medicine – Department of Family Medicine

Job Summary:

The University of Colorado School of Medicine (CU SOM) Department of Family Medicine seeks an experienced researcher to fill the Green Edelman Endowed Chair in Practice-Based Research to collaborate and contribute to an active and growing research program in the Department of Family Medicine. This is a faculty position for an established researcher with a strong history of continuous funding who will utilize the Green Edelman position to further practice-based primary care research devoted to improving primary care, especially in the state of Colorado.

This position will be predominantly research focused, although some clinical work or teaching is possible depending upon candidate background and interests. The position will involve partnership with diverse programs, departments and disciplines across the CU SOM, as well as other schools, community and academic partner organizations. This position has a key role in collaborating and participating in the Colorado Ambulatory Partnership for Health Innovation and Research Excellence (CAMPHIRE), the Department of Family Medicine structure for supporting and engaging with Colorado primary care practices.

The selected candidate may be eligible upon hire, or in the future, for a specific CAMPHIRE leadership role; however this is distinct from the Endowed Chair faculty position.

A specific candidate content area of interest and expertise is not required; however, areas of interest include practice and quality improvement, diabetes, obesity, exercise as medicine, cancer prevention and control, addictions and/or chronic pain management and behavioral health. Research methods including drug, device and technology clinical trials, as well as pragmatic research methods are especially welcome. Existing methodological and content areas of expertise include: dissemination and implementation models and frameworks, pragmatic research methods and evaluation, qualitative and mixed methods approaches, clinical trials of innovative drugs, devices and treatments, social determinants of health, digital health and online resources, primary care and geriatric research, multi-level programs, health behavior change including diabetes and obesity, cancer prevention and control, and child health and welfare.

The research faculty member will progress their own research as well as participate in Department of Family Medicine projects and will serve as a resource and mentor to junior faculty and trainees for developing health services research. This position reports to the Vice Chair of Research in the Department of Family Medicine. Specific duties include:

• Secure grants and contracts/contract vehicles (as PI and MPI) in health services research and participating (as a Co-I) in active research
• Manuscript preparation, editing, and dissemination of results
• Identify opportunities to collaborate with teams across departments, local organizations, and academic institutions across the country to conduct research and disseminate findings and tested interventions
• Build and maintain relationships with clinicians in the Department of Family Medicine, across campus, and in community and clinical settings
• Establish and maintain communication and promote collaboration within CU and other organizations
• Provide professional development and research mentorship to junior faculty, research staff, residents and fellows in the Department of Family Medicine
• Provide oversight of project staff and identify professional development opportunities
• May provide clinical services in our primary care or specialty clinics, as determined by the department and candidate
• May provide teaching in School of Medicine or other clinical areas or non-clinical areas, as determined by the department and candidate

Work Location:

Hybrid – this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

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