Addiction and Criminal-Legal Health Research Professional (Entry – Senior Level)

at  University of Colorado

JOB SUMMARY:

This hybrid role is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic research group addressing health at the intersection of addiction, criminal-legal involvement, and primary care. This clinical research role will be working alongside three investigators; Drs. Pytell and Christine are addiction medicine specialists and health services researchers and Dr. Lemasters is a social epidemiologist. This research professional will work closely with the three investigators on research coordination, data management, statistical programming and analysis, and qualitative data collection and analysis.
Dr. Pytell’s work focuses on improving the treatment of substance use disorders in the context of primary care. Dr. Christine’s work focuses on the impact of federal regulations and policy on the provision of substance use disorder treatment, particularly methadone treatment. Dr. Lemasters’ work focuses on reducing the adverse effects of mass incarceration. The investigators work in a highly collaborative team and the ideal candidate will have an interest in working directly with highly stigmatized populations, such as people who use drugs or are incarcerated.
This is an open-rank recruitment, which includes the entry, intermediate and senior levels. Candidates will be considered for the level that best aligns with their experience. Please be advised that this position is not eligible now or in the future for visa sponsorship.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect, code, and analyze qualitative data generated from individual interviews, focus groups, or other text-based sources.
• Collect, code, and analyze quantitative data obtained from surveys, administrative claims, or electronic medical records.

• Assist with and oversee the day-to-day operations of clinical trials and studies.Maintain detailed records of studies to ensure compliance with study protocols, department, hospital/clinical standard operating procedures, and other regulatory guidelines.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in science or health related field.
• Master’s degree in public health, social work, epidemiology, or health-related field.
• Three (3) years of clinical research or related experience.
• Demonstrated interest in working with people who use drugs, have criminal-legal involvement, or otherwise come from a highly stigmatized population.
• Conversational Spanish.
• Experience with electronic data capture systems (e.g. EMR or EHR and data management systems).
• Experience with statistical coding using R/Rstudio.
• Graduate-level coursework or experience with qualitative research methods.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge and understanding of federal regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• 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.
• Outstanding customer service skills, including outstanding empathy and respect when working with highly stigmatized populations.
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently.

QUALIFICATIONS

Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References
Job Category: Research Services
Primary Location: Hybrid
Department: U0001 - Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20209 - SOM-MED-GIM
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Sep 23, 2024
Unposting Date: Oct 1, 2024, 12:59:00 AM
Posting Contact Name: Patricia Colella
Posting Contact Email: patricia.colella@cuanschutz.edu
Position Number: 0082772

• Collect, code, and analyze qualitative data generated from individual interviews, focus groups, or other text-based sources.
• Collect, code, and analyze quantitative data obtained from surveys, administrative claims, or electronic medical records.
• Assist with and oversee the day-to-day operations of clinical trials and studies.Maintain detailed records of studies to ensure compliance with study protocols, department, hospital/clinical standard operating procedures, and other regulatory guidelines