"Research Associate"

Research Associate

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Lifecourse Epidemiology of Adiposity and Diabetes (LEAD) Center

Job Title: Research Associate

Position #:00844580 - Requisition #38775

Job Summary:

The Colorado School of Public Health and the Lifecourse Epidemiology of Adiposity and Diabetes (LEAD) Center has an opening for a part-time (0.6 FTE, 24 hours per week) Research Associate with expertise in psychosocial health and implementation science.

The Research Associate is a research-faculty position in the Center, of similar scope to team faculty track faculty positions at other institutions. A Research Associate is expected to provide high-level, professional, and scientifically rigorous program implementation and evaluation methods to support core researchers in the LEAD Center and the Barbara Davis Center (BDC), both located at the Anschutz Medical Campus. They are expected to become a significant contributor in their collaborations and partnering to define and shape the research direction of the team. A person in this position works with investigators on the design and implemenation aspects of the research process, including: design of new studies, structuring translational research initiatives, program evaluation, qualitative analysis and preparation of abstracts, oral and poster presentations, and scientific manuscripts.

They will work independently with faculty and trainees to conduct research in LEAD Center longitudinal cohorts (e.g., Healthy Start, EPOCH, SEARCH, DPPOS), as well as in BDC cohorts (PROMISE, MERIT). This individual will provide the expertise and leadership in study design, study oversight, program development, implemenation, and evaluation, and manuscript preparation to assist all levels of LEAD investigators on existing and new research activities. The Research Associate will be expected to develop leadership roles in their collaborations and to advance new research projects focused on research priorities at the LEAD Center and BDC, including screening for diabetes, psychosocial health, and qualitative research methods.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide study oversight for ongoing studies, including advising on qualitative research methods.
• Take an active role in program development.
• Collaborate with other faculty and staff to design, implement and evaluate research initiatives
• Assist with manuscript and grant preparation, including systematic reviews of the literature, writing publication ready methods and results sections, and bibliography preparation.

Work Location:

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

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in behavioral health, community health, social determinants of health or related field.
• 2+ years experience developing, implementing and evaluating research projects in industry and academic settings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years experience performing qualitative analysis methodologies
• 2+ years experience in social determinants of health research
• 2+ years experience in project management

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of qualitative research methods and analysis.
• Expereince in public and community health settings
• Experience submitting grants
• Experience implementating and evaluating programs
• Ability to mentor and train graduate students

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 (only use if a cover letter is necessary)
2. Curriculum vitae / Resume
3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Anna Bellatorre anna.bellatorre@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until 1/26/2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

$48,000 to $60,000 at 0.6 FTE.