Assistant Research Professor

Assistant Research Professor

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Cardiology

Job Title: Assistant Professor - Research

Position #:00845486 - Requisition #: 39555

Job Summary:

The Clinician-Scientist provides physician-level clinical science expertise in the design, execution, analysis, and reporting of multicenter clinical trials and clinical research programs. The position integrates advanced medical knowledge with clinical research methodology to support industry-sponsored and federally funded cardiovascular-metabolic-renal clinical studies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute clinical and scientific expertise to the design and implementation of clinical trials, including protocol development, endpoint selection, and safety/efficacy evaluation (30%)
• Participate as an active member of project teams for industry-sponsored and federally funded cardiovascular clinical studies (20%)
• Contribute to clinical research data interpretation, manuscript preparation, and scientific presentations at major scientific meetings (15%)
• Participate in medical and scientific writing including clinical trial protocols, study reports, abstracts, and peer-reviewed manuscripts (15%)
• Serve on or collaborate with trial committees including Steering Committees, Data Monitoring Committees, Adjudication Committees, and Endpoint Committees (10%)
• Provide clinical content expertise to ensure scientific integrity and regulatory compliance across clinical research activities (10%)

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

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 campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $705 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu

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 (based on percentage of time)
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 11/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.

• Education: MD or DO degree in Medicine or a related medical field.
• Experience:
  • Completion of an accredited clinical residency program
  • Board-certified or board-eligible in a medical specialty
  • Minimum 2 years of clinical research experience
  • Demonstrated scholarly activity in clinical research including peer-reviewed publications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced training in clinical trial design or clinical epidemiology
• Experience with multicenter cardiovascular clinical trials
• Experience serving on clinical trial committees or core labs

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of clinical trial design and methodology
• Ability to interpret complex clinical data
• Medical writing and scientific communication skills
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary research teams

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: Bobby Pinter, bobby.pinter@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until April 12th, 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

$90,000 to $92,700

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