Job Summary:

The Colorado School of Public Health (ColoradoSPH) has an opening for a full-time position at the rank of Senior Professional Research Assistant (Sr. PRA).

The Department of Environmental and Occupational Health seeks a full-time senior professional research assistant (Sr. PRA) with an interest in environmental health, social sciences, and social justice to join our diverse team of researchers. The incumbent will work closely with Dr. Katherine Dickinson, an Assistant Professor with a background in environmental economics. Dr. Dickinson’s research projects examine climate change and environmental justice, with a focus on engaging communities and decision-makers around actions to enhance resilience.

The Sr. PRA will serve as the project coordinator for an interdisciplinary, community-engaged research study focused on measuring climate change and air quality concerns, beliefs, behaviors, information sources, assets, and desires to enhance resilience and equity in select urban and rural communities in Colorado. Candidates should have a strong background in project management and administration, have strong organization, communication, writing, and problem-solving skills, and an interest in health equity and environmental justice.

Supervision Received

The Sr. PRA will be supervised by Dr. Katherine Dickinson, Assistant Professor.

Supervision Exercised

The Sr. PRA may supervise student assistants.

Examples of Work Performed

• Project coordination, including:
  • Scheduling meetings, taking minutes, and preparing meeting materials
  • Preparing and updating institutional review board (IRB) protocols
  • Managing subawards to community-based organization(s), including timely project payments
• Community engagement:
  • Coordinating community engagement activities and recruitment of project advisory board members
  • Traveling to field sites in Colorado as needed for community-engagement events and collaborator meetings.
• Qualitative data collection and analysis:
  • Assist with collection of qualitative data through community meetings, focus groups, interviews, and surveys.
  • Design databases and qualitative data management procedures
  • Conduct thematic analysis of qualitative data.
  • Conduct literature reviews.
  • Prepare manuscripts and reports.
  
  

Why Join Us:

The Colorado School of Public Health is a collaborative endeavor involving the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (CU Anschutz), Colorado State University (CSU), and the University of Northern Colorado (UNC). The Colorado School of Public Health is the first and only accredited school of public health in the Rocky Mountain Region, attracting top tier faculty and students from across the country, and providing vital contributions towards ensuring our region’s health and wellbeing. Collaboratively formed in 2008 by CU Denver, CSU and UNC, the Colorado School of Public Health provides training, innovative research and community service to actively address public health issues including chronic disease, access to healthcare, environmental threats, emerging infectious diseases, and costly injuries.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is the only comprehensive academic health sciences center in Colorado, the largest academic health center in the Rocky Mountain region and one of the newest education, research and patient care facilities in the world. Currently home to 25,000 employees, more than 5,000 degree-seeking students and two nationally recognized hospitals that handle 1.7 million patient visits each year, CU Anschutz trains the health sciences workforce of the future, carries out a broad range of research, and cares for the state’s children, adults, and veterans. CU Anschutz features schools of medicine, pharmacy, dental medicine and public health, a college of nursing and a graduate school.

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit:

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado 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, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Master’s Degree in social sciences, public health or relevant field
• At least 4 years of experience in research and/or project management
• Experience working with diverse communities and collaborators.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience conducting community-engaged research or advocacy.
• Experience with conducting focus groups, interviews, or social surveys
• Experience with qualitative data analysis software
• Grant writing experience
• Experience preparing institutional review board (IRB) protocols.
• Experience managing a research project.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Independent decision-making and the ability to manage a variety of projects effectively.
• Self-starting and enthusiastic team player.
  

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to: Dr. Katherine Dickinson, PhD

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by (date).

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

$65,000 – $75,000.

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. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.

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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ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon start date. Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be found at:

Unit-Specific Exemptions:

• Anschutz Campus – Accommodations may be granted for medical or religious reasons.

The University of Colorado seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.