Research Scientist

Job Summary:

This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) faculty position at the instructor level for dissemination and implementation science and pragmatic research in the Department of Emergency Medicine. This role will involve program management for both the EMBHR team and the CCTSI D&I Research Core.

This position will participate in direct strategic planning to grow the team's capacity for translational (especially translation to health practice and to population health) and pragmatic research and dissemination/implementation science, and may serve as a co-investigator on grant submissions for the department with expertise in community engagement, co-design, and designing for dissemination and sustainability. The successful candidate will have a passion for collaborative research and will contribute in the areas of study design, community engagement, grant portfolio management (including exploring new and diverse funding sources for the lab's research), program management, and scientific writing (manuscript and grant preparation). In addition, the candidate should be able to work independently, manage a portfolio of projects including developing and managing project timelines, and have strong communication skills.

This position will exercise a large degree of independence and work under supervision of the PI to conduct the EMBHR lab's community-engaged research and to manage EMBHR lab research staff. As Program Manager for the Colorado Clinical & Translational Sciences Institute (CCTSI) D&I Research Core, this position will play a key role in creating and maintaining infrastructure for both D&I and pragmatic research on campus and among CCTSI partner institutions.

This position will also act as a co-instructor for courses in the university's D&I Certificate program, and will collaborate with partners within and outside the university to build capacity for translation, dissemination and implementation of clinical and pragmatic research.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership in the EMBHR Lab
• Oversee a portfolio of grants and explore opportunities to expand and diversify EMBHR Lab funding
• Lead reporting and dissemination of research activities and findings
• Collaborate with university and external partners to build infrastructure and capacity for research translation, dissemination and implementation
• Work collaboratively with EMBHR Lab research faculty and staff to conduct high-level, professional, and scientifically rigorous community-engaged research
• Collaborate on grant application writing, including study design, analysis plans, and co-creation planning
• Collaborate with other research team members to co-author abstracts, oral and poster presentations, and scientific manuscripts
• The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business needs. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Work Location:

Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 2 days per month on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

Why Join Us:

The Emergency Department at the University of Colorado Hospital is a 55,000 square foot state of the art facility with 76 treatment areas including a 16-bed observation unit and is a major teaching site for the Denver Health Residency in Emergency Medicine. The University of Colorado Hospital is a 600+ bed quaternary care referral center, level I trauma center, ABA verified burn center, joint commission certified comprehensive stroke center of excellence and is the academic flagship of the University of Colorado Health System. Current ED patient volumes are more than 100,000 visits per year with anticipated growth of 1-2% annually.

The EMBHR Lab encompasses research that focuses on the advancement of methods for engaging patients, practices, and other health system representatives in co-design, testing, implementation, and dissemination of evidence-based approaches to improving mental and behavioral health. With particular emphasis on quality of life, disease-related distress, and promoting healthy lifestyles, EMBHR seeks to improve health and health equity for people living with chronic conditions such as diabetes and cancer.

EMBHR follows principles and methods for "designing for dissemination, sustainability, and equity" including community and partner engagement throughout research planning, conduct, and dissemination and application of behavioral science and D&I theories, models, and frameworks. EMBHR leads and collaborates on research funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI).

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:

• Master's Degree
• 10 years of research-related experience in an academic medical center setting
• Experience contributing to scientific manuscripts/presentations and translating/communicating about research to non-academic audiences

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in community engagement, co-design, designing for dissemination, customer discovery, and other key methods for community-engaged research
• Experience serving as first author on scientific manuscripts

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proactive communicator with excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent team player, collaborator, and contributor to the larger goals of the research from an operational level
• Positive attitude and the ability to work with a variety of research faculty and staff
• Exceptional project management and time management skills with ability to manage multiple projects or requests simultaneously
• Ability to think creatively, adapt quickly, and work independently
• Independent judgement and problem-solving, and self-directed work capabilities

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to: Hayley Tuttle at hayley.tuttle@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until 6/21/2025.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as

$102,000

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

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The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are 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.

ADA Statement:

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