COMBAT Open Rank-Research Scientist, Senior Research Scientist
About The Position
The University of Colorado Anschutz is seeking a Research Scientist or Senior Research Scientist with significant experience as a Project Management Professional (PMP) to lead day-to-day operations of a large, translational research program. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) faculty position in the Department of Emergency Medicine, supported by federal funding, focusing on research and development related to hemorrhage and resuscitation. The role involves working closely with a multidisciplinary team and supporting the COMBAT Medicine Research Center's mission to create and execute acute care research for the U.S. military and Colorado communities. The successful candidate will have demonstrated expertise in program management and translational science, public health, epidemiology, or a related field, with a passion for collaborative research, attention to detail, and strong communication skills. The position requires in-person duties on the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO, with potential for domestic travel. This role is contingent on award funding.
Requirements
- Masters degree in translational research, public health, project management, or related field (for Research Scientist)
- At least two years of experience working in project management role at an academic medical or research, biotechnology research and development, or contract research organization setting (for Research Scientist)
- Doctoral Degree in translational science, public health, epidemiology, health-related science, or related field (for Senior Research Scientist)
- At least four years of experience working in project management role at an academic medical or research, biotechnology research and development, or contract research organization setting (for Senior Research Scientist)
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.
- Highly self-motivated
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Proactive communicator
- Strong organizational skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to think creatively and work independently
- Effective team player
- Positive attitude
- Ability to solve complex problems
- Effective project management and time management skills with ability to manage multiple projects or requests simultaneously
- Strong knowledge of basic statistical principles relevant in medical research
- An innate desire to learn
Nice To Haves
- Project Management Professional certification
- Experience working on translational research projects
- Demonstrated proficiency with at least one project management software application (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet)
- At least seven years of experience working in an academic medical or research setting such as biotechnology R&D or contract research organization
- Demonstrated ability to develop and manage timelines for multiple research projects simultaneously
- Experience in presenting at seminars and scientific meetings
- Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the individual with the required knowledge, skills and abilities
Responsibilities
- Translate high-level research program objectives into detailed plans and timelines to align to funding sponsor goals
- Facilitate collaboration across multidisciplinary research teams and leadership, ensuring program activities are executed in accordance with timelines and budgets
- Identify internal and external risks to research program success, including internal and external factors, and develop mitigation strategies
- Communicate with external stakeholders including federal sponsors, regulatory bodies, and other academic/industry partners
- Support development and execution of agreements with program associated partners
- Work with department and program finance teams to track and project costs
- Ensure appropriate milestone documentation is complete
- Manage reporting requirements
- Assist data collection, analysis, and reporting
- Exercise more autonomy in duties (Senior Research Scientist)
- Assume larger managerial roles in overall program execution (Senior Research Scientist)
- Undertake a larger role in directly interfacing with program funding sponsor and other external stakeholders and representing the program at high level engagements (Senior Research Scientist)
- Assume a larger role in execution of research activities (Senior Research Scientist)
Benefits
- Medical: Multiple plan options
- Dental: Multiple plan options
- Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
- Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10%25 of your gross pay
- Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year (based on percentage of time)
- Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
- Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
- Holiday Days: 11/year
- Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
- ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
