Senior Research Scientist

Job Summary:

The C3 Global Trauma Network conducts innovative, collaborative, federally-funded trauma care research, predominantly in high-trauma international settings. A variety of rigorous observational and interventional methodologies are used to fill contemporary clinical knowledge gaps. The C3 Network seeks to generate high quality evidence to enhance early trauma care, with a special focus on improving patient outcomes in resource-constrained settings (e.g., in South Africa). The C3 Network has a track record of NIH and U.S. Department of Defense funding, including dozens of published peer-reviewed manuscripts and scientific presentations. Our research also deliberately seeks to fill clinical and scientific gaps for civilians worldwide and the U.S. military.

NATURE OF WORK:

This full-time (1.0 FTE) position will serve as an investigator at the rank of Senior Research Scientist and will collaborate with study colleagues at all levels of the organization. The position is non-clinical and suitable for any doctoral level applicant with relevant training and expertise. This position will work both independently and in close collaboration with the C3 Network's Principal Investigator, Dr. Nee-Kofi Mould-Millman, MD PhD MSCS, as well as collaborators and research staff domestically and internationally. To enable the incumbent to understand the international context and effectively supervise research activities, international travel is a requirement of the position. There will also be opportunities for domestic travel to present research at conferences and to stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain content expertise:
  
  
  
  • Understand the priorities and capabilities of the C3 Global Trauma Network
  • Understand the state of science and scientific gaps in trauma and injury care
  
  
  
  
• Conceive, design, implement, and complete research projects:
  
  
  
  • Formulate project-specific research questions alongside the C3 Network PI in alignment with lab focus areas and domestic and international stakeholder needs
  • Alongside the C3 Network PI, select appropriate study methodologies, design, and plan research studies with the research team
  • Seek and build relationships with relevant external experts, if and when needed e.g., biostatisticians, technical consultants, content experts
  • Supervise and lead the management of data and the analytics team to analyze data to answer questions
  • Lead troubleshooting and resolution of operational, administrative, regulatory, and/or scientific issues if and as they may occur
  
  
  
  
• Perform scientific and technical writing, and deliver presentations:
  
  
  
  • Co-lead the drafting and submission of research grants to federal and non-federal sponsors
  • Co-lead the writing and submission of regulatory and human subjects' documents e.g., data share agreements, ethics documents, study protocols, etc.
  • Co-lead writing of scientific abstracts, Technical and scientific reports, documents or presentations for stakeholder meetings, peer reviewed manuscripts.
  • Deliver or co-deliver presentations to diverse audiences
  • Updating relevant sections of existing research documents (e.g. protocols)
  • Work closely alongside the C3 Network's principal and co-investigators to accomplish the lab's program of work and provide leadership:
    
    
    
    • Help shape the vision and future program of work of the C3 Global Trauma Network
    • Serve as a mentor and teacher to learners and junior team members, including:
      
      
      
      • Research services professionals
      • Fellows (e.g., research, global health)
      • Resident physicians
      • Masters students
      • Post-doctoral personnel
      
      
      
      
    
    
    
    
  • Travel to advance the mission of the C3 Network:
    
    
    
    • Domestic travel is required to meet and/or present to stakeholders and scientific audiences
    • International travel is required to research sites to supervise activities, gain firsthand knowledge, and to advance collaborations
    
    
    
    
  • Participate as a member of the Department of Emergency Medicine'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.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado School of Medicine's Department of Emergency Medicine has an exciting opening for a full-time Emergency Medicine and Trauma Senior Research Scientist to serve as an investigator within a multi-disciplinary global trauma research program.

The Department of Emergency Medicine conducts research in areas such as trauma, injury prevention, opioid misuse, critical care, mental health, pharmacogenomics, toxicology, global health, and healthcare policy. The Department values team members who are eager to pursue further training and growth as a researcher and professional. The successful applicant will have a passion for research, enjoy and excel in the sharing of knowledge and life-long learning, and have a desire to work in a collaborative and driven pool of talented co-workers.

The Department of Emergency Medicine is excited to recruit a doctoral-level, quantitatively-oriented, highly-motivated, trauma and injury researcher to contribute to clinical and epidemiologic research focused on life-threatening injuries. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of physiology and clinical study design. This position will play a key role, as a research investigator, within the Cape-Colorado-Combat (C3) Global Trauma Network's research team. The researcher in this position will be appointed to, and build a career in, the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado.

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
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/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.

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnically minoritized individuals, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an Age-Friendly University. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, MD, DO, MBChB, DrPH, ScD, DNP, DPT)
• Experience with human subjects research in an acute care related field
• Peer-reviewed scientific publications in health journals (at least one first or co-author paper)
• Experience preparing and submitting grants
• Team science experience (i.e., worked in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary research team)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Research in a clinical setting (e.g., emergency room, ICU, rehabilitation clinic, physiology clinic, etc.)
• Experience in emergency medicine, critical care, injury, and/or trauma
• Demonstrated ability to lead a research team and execute projects
• Post-doctoral fellowship training, especially with external grant-writing experience
• Interest in global health, resource-poor settings, high-risk populations, disadvantaged populations, or military populations
• Statistics training and experience at intermediate level (e.g., can develop and run own multivariable regression models, time-series analyses, and survival plots, etc.)
• Experience with design or analysis in clinical trials
• Experience conducting epidemiology or research with large or complex datasets
• Presentation at national or international scientific meetings (oral preferred over posters)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Efficient and hardworking approach
• Basic understanding of human physiology
• Ability to think creatively, adapt quickly, and work independently
• Independent problem-solving is a critical aspect of the role
• Independent judgment and self-directed work capabilities
• Excellent scientific and technical writing skills
• Clear and highly articulate verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent team player, collaborator, and contributor to the larger goals of the research from an operational level
• Impeccable attention to detail is a critical part of this position
• Dedication to professional development and life-long learning
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple and competing deadlines
• Exercise cultural sensitivity, awareness, and competency at all times

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. Three to 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: Emergency Medicine Human Resources, EMED.HumanResources@ucdenver.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply within a month of posting date.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

Senior Research Scientist: $90,000

The above salary 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

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu .

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.