Assistant Professor - Research

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: School of Medicine – Department of Orthopedics 

Job Title: Assistant Professor - Research

Position #00835618 – Requisition #36987

Job Summary:

The position involves the development of an independent and NIH funded program of research in the musculoskeletal science field.  The candidate will establish and grow their own independent laboratory with the Colorado Program for Musculoskeletal Research, Children’s Hospital Colorado Musculoskeletal Research Center, and the Department of Orthopedics at the University of Colorado’s Anschutz Medical Campus. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Developing, conducting, leading and presenting research progress in accordance with the Department of Orthopedics’ research mission.  This includes presentation of findings in local, national, and international venues and publication of findings in the peer-reviewed literature.  This also includes manuscript publication (as lead author and primary mentor/senior author), and development of competitive grant proposals for the pursuit of extramural support from NIH, other federal, foundation, and industry sources.
• Participating in the education of undergraduates, medical students, graduate students, orthopedic residents and fellows.  This includes providing expertise, supervision, feedback, mentoring and leadership, as well as participation in and leading of educational seminars and community activities.
• Fostering a culture of teamwork and accountability in the Department of Orthopedics and among members of the Orthopedic Research Center.  This includes a focus on nurturing the growth of collaborations and scientific relationships between Faculty in all divisions of the Department of Orthopedics. 

Work Location:

Hybrid – this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.  Days per week in office TBD.

Why Join Us:

We are a department of nationally ranked musculoskeletal investigators and leading orthopedic clinicians.  The department’s overarching mission is to provide the highest quality, professional, and innovative orthopedics care through the integration of comprehensive education and cutting-edge musculoskeletal research.  We place a high level of importance on achieving and maintaining a diverse environment that fosters excellence and rewarding opportunities.  This position represents an opportunity to be part of a high performing interdisciplinary team that cherishes and strives towards these goals; this mission is central to our identity nationally.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Mul