Research Faculty

Description

Job Description:

University of Colorado Denver l Anschutz Medical Campus

College of Nursing, Office of Research and Scholarship/

Job Title: Professional Research Assistant

Position #: 00050326

Position Intro:

The CU College of Nursing is seeking a 1.00 FTE Professional Research Assistant to work within the Office of Research and Scholarship.

Position Summary:

The University of Colorado, College of Nursing, Office of Research and Scholarship has an opening for a 1.00 FTE Professional Research Assistant. This position is responsible for supporting coordination and execution of research and evaluation projects. Competitive candidates will be outgoing, detail-oriented, innately curious, highly motivated to excel in a dynamic team environment, and have practical experience in a health services research environment. The primary responsibility of the position will be to support research and evaluation project execution such as: participant recruitment & retention, regulatory compliance, data collection & management, communications management, resource procurement and schedule monitoring.

The PRA reports directly Dr. Teri Hernandez, Associate Dean of Research and Scholarship.

Examples of Work Performed:

• Support the execution of research & evaluation projects under direction of Principle Investigator (PI) and/or Project Manager (PM):
  • Follow project protocols & processes so as to execute project deliverables per defined requirements.
  • Provide assistance for grant applications & submissions; manage references, biosketches, and communications.
• Support participant recruitment efforts:
  • Engage potential participants via phone, internet or in person, confirming participant eligibility, inform potential participants and other stakeholders of research opportunities.
  • Maintain contact tracking records, draft recruitment materials.
• Support management of applicable regulatory requirements:
  • Internal Review Board(IRB)- maintain CITI certification, manage IRB approval processes and documentation, draft consent documents, maintain contact tracking records
  • Privacy – ensure project processes & data management secure patient privacy (ie. HIPAA)
  • Others as applicable, ie Conflict of Interest, etc.
• Maintain data management system according to all applicable data security, privacy and regulatory standards:
  • Support primary data collection for study records and project metadata
  • Design simple database(s) for data collection and/or storage
  • Support acquisition of secondary data including relevant use agreements
  • Maintain study records, project performance metrics, and other study documentation
  • Ensure secure transfer and storage of all data items throughout project lifecycle
• Support project communications:
  • With the project team: coordinate meetings, take notes, draft reports, etc.
  • With project stakeholders: reporting, advertising, press releases, web presence & social media, etc.
• Execute project procurement:
  • Acquire and manage procurement card
  • Execute purchases per institutional standards and regulations
  • Communicate & document purchases per established project/program processes

This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Competencies:

• Highly organized and attentive to detail with excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Comfortable working with various stakeholders, including patients and caregivers, clinicians, academics, and analysts.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments.
• Ability to problem-solve unexpected and novel technical and logistical challenges associated with complex projects.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and collaboratively as an integral member of various teams.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications (including Excel, Word, and Outlook)

Salary and Benefits:

The hiring range for this position has been established at $35,600 - $51,760 annually as a Professional Research Assistant.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

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.

The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at Employee Services.

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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.

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Diversity and Equity:

Office of Equity:

The University of Colorado Denver | 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 and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience conducting multi-disciplinary research setting and working knowledge of good research practices.
• Familiarity with Project Management principles, their application to the academic/research environment and/or willingness to pursue training.

Application Materials Required : Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References Application Materials Instructions :

Applications are accepted electronically at CU Careers, refer to requisition ID: 23399

When applying, applicants must include:

• A letter of application which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications
• A current Resume/CV
• The names, addresses, daytime telephone numbers and e-mail addresses for three professional references, either attached to your resume/CV or uploaded as a separate document

Please be advised that the University does check references as part of the employment process.

Please do not submit any of your application material (via email) to the job posting contact.

Job Category : Faculty

Primary Location : Aurora

Department : U0001 - DENVER & ANSCHUTZ MED CAMPUS - 20468 - CON-DEAN ADMINISTRATION

Schedule : Full-time

Posting Date : Mar 21, 2022

Unposting Date : Ongoing

Position Number : 00050326