Assistant Research Professor

Job Summary

The Department of Orthopedics at the University of Colorado is seeking the ideal candidate for a full-time Assistant Research Professor to serve as an investigator within a multi-disciplinary Bone-Anchored Limb Research Group (BALRG) and to collaboratively direct clinical and wet bench research for the Bone-Anchored Limb Research Program. Work will include human subjects research and all regulatory aspects to human protocol development, FDA-Sponsored trials, in vitro and in vivo experimental planning, Contribution to molecular, cellular and animal model-based experiments, and general oversight of clinical and pre-clinical lab operations.

Key Responsibilities

• This position will work both independently and in close collaboration with the BALRG's Principal Investigator, Dr. Jason W. Stoneback, as well as collaborators and research staff domestically and internationally.
• Development of new projects with rigorous observational and interventional methodologies to fill contemporary clinical knowledge gaps
• Completion of any FDA-level regulatory steps, including development of IDE/IND applications
• Development of human protocols for submission to the COMIRB
• Management of regulatory and research documents, such as device approvals and patient-reported outcome surveys
• Recruitment and consenting of participants to human studies and execution of outcome measure assessments in this context
• Contribution to planning laboratory experiments, including in vitro and in vivo work
• Performance of surgical procedures in animal models of limb restoration and bone-anchored limb
• Analysis and dissemination of results related to ongoing and new projects within the research group (Manuscript development and publication; Scientific abstract presentation at national/international conferences)
• Mentorship and professional development of BALRG research trainee.
• Development of competitive applications for intra- and extramural grant funds
• Relevant work at internal, local, and regional research meetings, and participation in educational, research and other activities related to orthopedic trauma

Work Location

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (e.g. PhD, MD, DO)
• At least one year of research experience in one or more of the following areas: Bone-anchored limb, musculoskeletal biology; orthopedics outcomes.
• Peer-reviewed scientific publications in orthopedic journals
• Team science experience (i.e., worked in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary research team)
• Proven understanding of basic science research, human physiology, and biomechanics
• Experience preparing and submitting grants