Vice Chair for Research, Department of Emergency Medicine

Vice Chair for Research, Department of Emergency Medicine

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Emergency Medicine

Job Title: Vice Chair for Research, Department of Emergency Medicine

Position #: 00846469 - Requisition #: 39522

Job Summary:

The University of Colorado School of Medicine (CU SOM) Department of Emergency Medicine (DEM) seeks a Vice Chair for Research (VCR) to lead a broad and growing research portfolio within one of the most innovative and dynamic academic departments in the nation.

The VCR will have the mandate to provide clear strategic vision, administrative leadership and advance the research mission of the DEM-aligned with the CU SOM target of being top ten in 10 years.

The VCR will engage in funded research and other activities as appropriate, such as clinical work or teaching, depending upon the candidate's background and interests. The position will involve collaborative partnerships with different programs, departments, centers, and disciplines across the CU Anschutz Medical Campus, as well as other schools, and community and academic partner organizations. The VCR will advise the Chair on Departmental research priorities and initiatives and will be an integral part of the DEM executive leadership team.

A specific content area of expertise is not required, although preferred candidates will have research expertise broadly related to emergency medicine, which may include clinical trials, pragmatic research methods, dissemination and implementation (D&I) science, digital health and innovation, public health and prevention research, airway and critical care medicine, toxicology, global health, and combat or deployment-related medical research.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and sustain physician-scientist and investigator careers by mentoring, sponsoring, evaluating, and fostering collaboration among junior, mid-career, and senior faculty.
• Provide strategic leadership for departmental research infrastructure, including clinical research operations, metrics and reporting, and alignment with institutional research priorities.
• Collaborate with Vice Chair of Finance and Administration on strategic leadership for administrative support.
• Recruit, retain, and develop a high-performing research workforce representing a broad range of perspectives and disciplines. This includes faculty, staff, trainees, and research fellows.
• Oversee and harmonize clinical and translational research activities across investigators and laboratories, including shared policies, common infrastructure, and regulatory and operational excellence.
• Advance the translation of discoveries and care delivery innovations into routine practice, using evidence-based implementation and learning health system approaches.
• Grow extramural funding, including NIH and other federal mechanisms, industry-sponsored research, center and program grants, and alternative funding models that support sustainable research and clinical innovation.
• Support dissemination, community engagement, and real-world impact, ensuring research findings inform quality improvement, program development, and health system and payer engagement.
• Serve as the primary departmental representative to School of Medicine and CU Anschutz research leadership, including Vice Chair for Research meetings and cross-campus initiatives.
• Partner closely with Associate Vice Chairs for Research to ensure coordinated leadership across clinical research infrastructure, learning health system research, and campus, health system, and community partnerships.
• Partner closely with Vice Chair of Finance and Administration and other department leadership on research governance to ensure compliance, ethical practices, and adherence to all regulatory standards.
• Build and sustain research training pathways, including faculty development, research fellowships, EM-STIM, resident and fellowship research programs, and medical student research opportunities.
• Foster a positive, collaborative research culture, strengthening the department's reputation internally and nationally and aligning research strategy with the department's mission and vision.
• Support the Department Chair and executive leadership team, ensuring cohesive intradepartmental policies and procedures and contributing to long-term strategic growth, including expansion of research expertise across key domains.

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.

Why Join Us:

The Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine is dedicated to delivering superlative patient care, providing an environment where training and education thrive and innovation and discovery are fostered.

The Department of Emergency Medicine is based at CU Anschutz in Aurora Colorado. The campus is a state of the art medical campus home to the University of Colorado Anschutz Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmacy, the Colorado School of Public Health; as well as the University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado both of which serve as major training sites for the Denver Health Residency in Emergency Medicine.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Board-certified MD/DO (ABEM preferred) or PhD in related field, with research experience relevant to emergency care.
• Scholarly record of substantial extramural funding as principal investigator including management of large, multi-site research and associated budgets.
• Substantial experience with research and scholarship mentorship of clinician scientists, PhD scientists, and multidisciplinary research teams, including mentorship of career development awardees.
• Leadership experience in research administration, research program/center leadership, and/or team science.

Licensure (for clinical applicants):

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) or foreign equivalent.
• Unrestricted license to practice medicine in Colorado, or willing to obtain (if applicable).

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Thought leader in their discipline.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Research skills and management skills.

Anticipated Stipend:

The stipend for this position has been established as $30,000, with .5 buydown if applicable.

The above stipend and buydown 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.

Screening of Applications Begins: Immediately and continues until May 3rd, 2026.