"Primary Care Researcher: Open Rank - Associate, Professor"

Job Summary

The University of Colorado School of Medicine (CU SOM) Department of Family Medicine (DFM) seeks an experienced researcher to collaborate and contribute to an active and growing research program in the DFM. This position will be predominantly research, although some clinical work or teaching is possible depending upon candidate background and interests. The position will involve partnership with diverse programs, departments, centers, and disciplines across the CU SOM, as well as other schools, community and academic partner organizations.

A specific candidate content area of interest is not required; although we are especially interested in applicants with transdisciplinary interests and expertise in 'exercise as medicine', whole person health and chronic pain, addictions and/or behavioral health or in as key areas for research opportunity and growth.

Position Duties

• Secure federal and other large grants and contracts/contract vehicles (as PI and MPI) in health services and/or clinical trials research and participating (as a Co-I) in active research.
• Secure other grants and contracts/contract vehicles (as PI and MPI) from different funders, which may include industry and foundations.
• Manuscript preparation, editing, mentoring and innovative approaches to dissemination of results.
• 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 DFM, 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 and research staff in the DFM.
• Provide oversight of project staff and identify professional development opportunities.
• May provide clinical services in our primary care clinics, as determined by the department and candidate.
• May provide teaching in SOM or other 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Associate Professor
Education: Terminal degree in Medicine or Osteopathy (MD or DO) or PhD or equivalent in behavioral or social sciences, public health, nursing, pharmacy, or other relevant areas.
Experience: Graduation from an accredited graduate program and combination of research post-doc and at least 5 years of experience working in primary care research, implementation science, clinical trials, or health services research.
Research funding: Track record of and demonstrated potential for extramurally funded research in primary care and/or practice-based research settings and in topical areas aligned with the department's focus on primary care and practice-based research.
Special Skills: Ability to meet the School of Medicine's criteria for full or associate professor. Already having the rank of associate professor elsewhere may facilitate this ranking. ONLY IF PHYSICIAN: Ability to obtain Colorado Medical License and possession of a current DEA Certificate. Ability to be fully credentialed with the UCH system and UPI Managed Care.

Professor
Education: Terminal degree in Medicine or Osteopathy (MD or DO) or PhD or equivalent in behavioral or social sciences, public health, nursing, pharmacy, or another relevant area.
Experience: Graduation from an accredited graduate program and combination of research post doc and 8 or more years of experience working in primary care research, implementation science, clinical trials, or health services research.
Research funding: Track record of and demonstrated potential for extramurally funded research in primary care and/or practice-based research settings and in topical areas aligned with the department's focus on primary care and practice-based research.
Special Skills: Ability to meet the School of Medicine's criteria for full professor. ONLY IF PHYSICIAN: Ability to obtain Colorado Medical License and possession of a current DEA Certificate. Ability to be fully credentialed with the UCH system and UPI Managed Care.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading or involvement with primary care, clinical trials, and/or practice-based research networks.
• Experience leading or conducting practice improvement work in primary care.
• Demonstrated success obtaining federal extramural funding in a research, medical school, clinical school, or public health environment, and especially with a focus in practice-based research networks
• Experience conducting research on areas of high interest to the DFM (see above).
• Strong publication and grant funding record.
• Experience and enthusiasm for teaching and mentoring junior faculty and working with others in a collaborative environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills
• Strong teamwork skills
• Capacity for flexibility and adaptability in different work situations
• Ability to work well with a variety of patient, staff and community populations
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with research center, departmental, clinical and community staff
• Ability to work effectively on multiple tasks and competing deadlines
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently
• Experience training and developing staff

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 cu.taleo.net.

Questions should be directed to: Lydia Lyon, Lydia.lyon@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins

Immediately and will close on 1/31/26.

Anticipated Pay Range

HIRING RANGE:
Associate Professor: $160,000-$200,000
Professor: $190,000-$240,000