Assistant Research Professor

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Orthopedics at the University of Colorado is seeking the ideal candidate for a full-time Assistant Research Professor to serve as an investigator within a multi-disciplinary Bone-Anchored Limb Research Group (BALRG) and to collaboratively direct clinical and wet bench research for the Bone-Anchored Limb Research Program. Work will include human subjects research and all regulatory aspects to human protocol development, FDA-Sponsored trials, in vitro and in vivo experimental planning, Contribution to molecular, cellular and animal model-based experiments, and general oversight of clinical and pre-clinical lab operations. This position will be supervised by Dr. Jason W. Stoneback, MD, Associate Professor, Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs, Chief of the Orthopedic Trauma and Fracture Surgery section and Director of the Limb Restoration Program as well as Bone-Anchored Research Group (BALRG).

Requirements

Doctoral degree (e.g. PhD, MD, DO)
At least one year of research experience in one or more of the following areas: Bone-anchored limb, musculoskeletal biology; orthopedics outcomes.
Peer-reviewed scientific publications in orthopedic journals
Team science experience (i.e., worked in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary research team)
Proven understanding of basic science research, human physiology, and biomechanics (e.g., through coursework, publications, or active field of research)
Experience preparing and submitting grants

Nice To Haves

Research in a clinical setting
Post-doctoral fellowship training
Statistics training and experience at intermediate level (e.g., can develop and run own multivariable analyses
Experience with design or analysis in clinical trials
Presentation at national or international scientific meetings (oral preferred over posters
Experience working in preclinical animal models
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated ability to lead a research team and execute projects
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple and competing deadlines
Impeccable attention to detail is a critical part of this position
Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills
Independent judgement and self-directed work capabilities
Independent problem-solving is a critical aspect of the role
Ability to think creatively, adapt quickly, and work independently
Efficient and hardworking approach
Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution

Responsibilities

Development of new projects with rigorous observational and interventional methodologies to fill contemporary clinical knowledge gaps
Completion of any FDA-level regulatory steps, including development of IDE/IND applications
Development of human protocols for submission to the COMIRB
Management of regulatory and research documents, such as device approvals and patient-reported outcome surveys
Recruitment and consenting of participants to human studies and execution of outcome measure assessments in this context
Contribution to planning laboratory experiments, including in vitro and in vivo work
Performance of surgical procedures in animal models of limb restoration and bone-anchored limb
Analysis and dissemination of results related to ongoing and new projects within the research group
Manuscript development and publication
Scientific abstract presentation at national/international conferences
Mentorship and professional development of BALRG research trainee.
Development of competitive applications for intra- and extramural grant funds
Relevant work at internal, local, and regional research meetings, and participation in educational, research and other activities related to orthopedic trauma