"Research Assistant Professor"

Research Assistant Professor

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Emergency Medicine

Job Title: Research Assistant Professor

Position #: 00841934 - Requisition #38246

Job Summary:

The Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking a Research Assistant Professor to collaborate with colleagues at all levels of the organization. This individual will work independently and in collaboration with Center for COMBAT Research leadership, associated investigators, and collaborators.

We seek collaborative, highly motivated individuals who are excellent communicators, skilled in conceptualizing complex systems and logic models, and passionate about improving healthcare. This position focuses on the dissemination of trauma and psychological health research findings to military stakeholders and the implementation of evidence-based practices within military medical populations. Therefore, applicants should have experience working with, or significant interest in, military populations.

This 1.0 FTE position will serve as an investigator at the rank of Research Assistant Professor. This position is non-clinical and suitable for doctoral level applicants with relevant training and expertise. At a minimum, the position will require prior experience in implementation science as evidenced by a relevant post-doctoral position or dissemination and implementation science training (e.g., NIH TIDIRH program, university training or certificate program) and a degree in a health science or related field. The incumbent may receive additional training through the CU Dissemination & Implementation Science Graduate Certificate Program.

Responsibilities:

Perform investigator and principal investigator functions, including:

• Design, execute, and evaluate research to optimize implementation of interventions to improve military medical personnel training and skill sustainment, implementation of evidence-based practices, and military health care system level change
• Serve as subject matter expert to select appropriate study design and methodology in collaboration with COMBAT associated investigators
• Formulate research questions in alignment with lab focus areas and stakeholder needs
• Assess and establish feasibility of proposed studies (e.g., synthesizing preliminary data, discussions with stakeholders)
• Lead the drafting, writing, and submission of research grants to federal and non-federal sponsors

Lead scholarly writing and dissemination, which may include, but not be limited, to the following areas:

• Scientific abstracts
• Stakeholder reports, meetings, and presentations
• Peer-reviewed manuscripts
• Deliver presentations to diverse audiences

Serve as a mentor and teacher to learners and junior team members, including:

• Research services professionals
• Resident physicians
• PhD and Masters students

Participate as a core member of the Department's research faculty

Other research-relevant duties as assigned to promote the mission and vision of the Department of Emergency Medicine

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

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, MD, DO, DrPH, DPT)
• Experience in implementation science as evidenced by a relevant post-doctoral position or dissemination and implementation science training (e.g., TIDRH, MT-DIRC, IRI, university certificate or degree completion)
• Track record of publications relevant to implementation science
• Prior work on a multi-disciplinary research team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with military populations or understanding military culture and medical training
• Track record of critical injury and illness, trauma, emergency medicine, and/or psychological health clinical research
• Experience with application of D&I theories, models, and frameworks and assessment of implementation outcomes using qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods is especially valuable.
• Experience studying multi-level behavioral change, optimization of training and education program changes, and/or barriers to dissemination/implementation of best practices
• Statistics training and experience in mixed qualitative and quantitative methods
• Experience with community and partner engagement and co-design methods
• Prior grant funding as PI or Co-I
• Experience with human subjects medical research and an understanding of medical terminology

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Understanding of dissemination and implementation theories, models, and frameworks and assessment of implementation outcomes
• Efficient and hardworking approach
• Ability to think creatively, adapt quickly, and work independently
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, and facilitating discussion
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent team member and contributor to the larger goals of the research from an operational level
• Independent judgement and self-directed work capabilities
• Dedication to professional development and life-long learning
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple and competing deadlines

Anticipated Pay Range:

HIRING RANGE: $85,000 to $125,000