Assistant Professor

Job Summary:

The Department of Emergency Medicine conducts research in areas such as trauma, injury prevention, opioid misuse, critical care, mental health, pharmacogenomics, toxicology, climate change and 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, clinical researcher to contribute to clinical and epidemiologic research focused on human performance and injury resuscitation in extreme cold environments. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of physiology and clinical study design. This position will play a key role, as an assistant professor, within the Cryosphere Austere Medicine Platform (CAMP) research team. CAMP is a multidisciplinary research platform, a collaboration amongst the CU Anschutz Center for Combat Medicine and Battlefield (COMBAT) Research; the Department of Emergency Medicine, Section of Wilderness & Environmental Medicine; and the National Science Foundation Ice Core Facility (NSF-ICF)—located in metro Denver, funded by the NSF Office of Polar Programs and operated by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). 

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. 

Remote Work:

This is a hybrid position on the Anschutz Medical Campus of the University of Colorado, which will require some in person work but will also allow for remote work. It will be necessary to travel for NSF-ICF and Anschutz Medical Campus work as needed. 

Key Responsibilities:

As an Assistant Professor, the main duties and responsibilities for this position will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Develop and maintain content expertise:




• Understand the priorities and capabilities of Cryosphere Austere Medicine Platform


• Understand the state of science and scientific gaps in remote and austere trauma and injury care




• Conceive, design, implement, and complete research projects:




• Formulate project-specific research questions alongside the CAMP leadership in alignment with lab focus areas and domestic and international stakeholder needs


• Alongside the CAMP leadership, 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 CAMP’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 CAMP


• 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 theCAMP :




• Domestic travel [including Alaska] is required to meet and/or present to stakeholders and scientific audiences


• International travel may be 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 

Why Join Us:

The United States is one of eight nations with sovereign territory in the Arctic region.  As climate change has affected accessibility to the polar north through increased commerce and resource extraction, the Artic has seen a commensurate rise in geopolitical interest.  In response to these changes, the Department of Defense has articulated an Arctic Strategy that includes a greater presence in this region, with regular deployments and exercises (both independent and with Allies) in the Arctic are planned, and military commanders need to ensure the safety and well-being of American forces operating in this environment.  Understanding the impact of extreme cold conditions on the performance of medical operations and combat lifesaving techniques will be critical for successful operations in this domain.  

The Cryosphere Austere Medicine Platform was conceived to address knowledge and human performance gaps to inform DoD doctrine and military medicine in a controlled cold weather environment. It is our aspiration that this unique research collaboration may serve as a valuable and accessible laboratory for further studies of human performance in the extreme cold.  CAMP has a track record of U.S. Department of Defense funding and deliberately seeks to fill clinical and scientific gaps for the U.S. military. 

This full-time (1.0 FTE) position will serve as an investigator at the rank of Assistant Professor 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 CAMP Director and PI on its numerous studies, Dr. Jay Lemery, MD, as well as collaborators and research staff. To enable the incumbent to understand the international context and effectively supervise research activities, international travel may be necessary for this position. There will also be opportunities for domestic travel [including Alaska] to present research at conferences and to stakeholders. 

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit\: https\://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness.

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, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. 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


• Proven understanding of human physiology (e.g., through coursework, publications, or active field of research)


• Multiple first author peer-reviewed scientific publications in health journals 


• Experience preparing and submitting grants (as co-I or PI)


• Team science experience (i.e., assumed a major or leadership role 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


• Experience in thermophysiology


• Demonstrated ability to lead a research team and execute projects


• Post-doctoral fellowship training, especially with external grant-writing experience


• Interest in wilderness medicine, remote care, and/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 


• Ability to think creatively, adapt quickly, and work independently 


• Independent problem-solving is a critical aspect of the role 


• Independent judgement 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 


• Demonstrated ability to design clinical trauma studies 

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

Questions should be directed to\: Comart, Charisse CHARISSE.COMART@CUANSCHUTZ.EDU

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. 

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

$ 90,000 to $100,000

The above salary range (or hiring range) 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:

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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.