Research Scientist

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

3d•$90,000•Remote

About The Position

The University of Colorado Anschutz Department of Emergency Medicine is hiring a full-time faculty Research Scientist to support grant-funded mental health research. The incumbent will join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team led by PI Justin Baker, PhD, whose domestic and international research focuses on preventing psychological health conditions, including suicide and posttraumatic stress disorder, among military service members, veterans, first responders, and civilians. The program conducts observational studies and intervention trials addressing psychological health conditions in a global context. The Research Scientist will bring substantial clinical-trial research experience and conduct fidelity reviews, assist with complex participant assessments, diagnose high-risk patients, and provide therapy. The role also includes managing a portfolio of concurrent projects, contributing to program reports, presentations, and scientific writing, and collaborating with investigators and research staff. The position is contingent on award funding. The role is primarily remote. The employee must reside in the United States and may work at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado, one day per week or as needed. Intermittent domestic travel may be required for scientific conferences, meetings, or stakeholder presentations.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work.
Licensed clinical social worker.
At least 10 years of experience working in a clinical research capacity at an academic medical institution.
Highly self-motivated, proactive communicator with strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, project-management, and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects or requests simultaneously.
Ability to think creatively, solve complex problems, and work independently as well as effectively on a team.
Positive attitude and desire to learn.
Strong knowledge of basic statistical principles relevant to medical research.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without now or future sponsorship.
Must be located in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with high-risk suicidal patients.
Experience working with military personnel, veterans, and first responders.
Experience treating posttraumatic stress disorder.
Experience providing evidence-based treatments in clinical trials.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive diagnostic evaluations of participants in outpatient psychotherapy research studies, applying knowledge of DSM-5 and ICD-10 mental health diagnoses.
Provide evidence-based psychotherapy to research participants with mental and behavioral disorders, including high-risk patients as needed.
Communicate participant progress and status to study investigators and the team; consult and collaborate when needed.
Assess participant needs and coordinate connections to services and community resources.
Provide family education and support as indicated.
Request and provide consultation or support as needed from the supervisor and other team members.
Attend regularly scheduled project meetings.
Obtain informed consent from eligible research participants.
Complete study data entry and documentation accurately, promptly, and in compliance with requirements.
Complete and maintain required training, such as Research Ethics and Good Clinical Practice.
Provide participants with links to community resources.
Treat participants, families, visitors, and staff with compassion and sensitivity; promote mutual respect consistent with CU Anschutz core values.
Demonstrate cultural competence when working with different populations.
Use supplies and time cost-effectively; organize and prioritize work systematically.
Attend and contribute to program staff meetings and attend required in-services and other meetings.
As needed, represent the program or hospital on committees and at conferences or public meetings, and provide educational presentations.
May mentor graduate-program interns or students.
Maintain professional standards of conduct and dress.
Work independently while contributing effectively as a team member.
Perform other duties within the scope of experience, expertise, and credentials as assigned.
Manage multiple concurrent projects and contribute to program reports, presentations, and scientific writing.
Conduct fidelity reviews and assist with complex participant assessments.