Primary Care Researcher Associate, Professor

Faculty Position

Department: School of Medicine | Department of Family Medicine

Job Title: Primary Care Researcher:
Open Rank – Associate, Professor

Position Number:

The University of Colorado School of Medicine (CU SOM) Department of Family (DFM) seeks an experienced researcher to collaborate and contribute to an active and growing research program in the DFM. This position will be predominantly research, although some clinical work or teaching is possible depending upon candidate background and interests. The position will involve partnership with diverse programs, departments, centers, and disciplines across the CU SOM, as well კონკ a variety of partner organizations.

A specific candidate content area of interest is not required; however we are especially interested in applicants with transdisciplinary interests and expertise in exercise as medicine, whole person health and chronic pain, addictions, behavioral health, or related key areas for research opportunity and growth.

• Secure federal Diseases large grants and other contract vehicles (as PI and MPI) in health services and/or clinical trials research, participating (as a eagerly) in active research.
• Secure other grants and contracts from different funders (including industry and foundations).
• Manuscript preparation, editing, mentoring and innovative dissemination of results.
• Collaborate with teams across departments, local organizations, and academic institutions nationally to conduct research and disseminate findings and tested interventions.
• atitudes relate and maintain relationships with clinicians in the DFM, across campus and in community and clinical settings.
• Establish and maintain communication and recruit collaboration within CU and other organizations.
• Provide professional development and research mentorship to junior faculty and research staff in the DFM.
• Provide oversight of project staff and identify professional development opportunities.
• May provide clinical services in primary care clinics, as determined by the department and candidate.
• May provide teaching in SOM or other clinical areas, as determined by the department and candidate.

Hybrid – eligible for a schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

The CU Anschutz Department of Family Medicine (DFM) is one of the largest and receives some of the highest amounts of grant‑fund masing in the U.S. Currently #11 on the NIH Blue Ridge Rankings, the DFM has a vibrant research environment to grow your career. We are innovators and experts in translational and practice‑based research. CU Anschutz boasts excellent resources, centers, and a collaborative spirit that promotes growth and opportunity.

Join us and experience all that CU Anschutz, the DFM, and Colorado have to offer.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and great amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave. The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive 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 per year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15 per year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10 per year
• Tuition Benefit:
  Employees have access on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass:
  Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

Other perks and programs are available with the CU Advantage.

• Education: Terminal degree in Medicine (MD or DO) or PhD or equivalent in behavioral or social sciences, public health, nursing, pharmacy, or other relevant areas.
• Experience: Graduation from an accredited graduate program plus a combination of research post‑doc and at least 5 years of experience in primary care research, implementation science, clinical trials, or health services research.
• Research funding: Track record and potential for extramural research funding in primary care or practice‑based research settings.
• Special skills: Ability to meet the School of Medicine’s criteria for full or associate professor. For physicians:
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