Movement Disorders Assistant Professor

Job Summary:

The Department of Neurology at the University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking to recruit a dynamic Assistant Professor with strong values and unique research skills for our department. This position presents an enormous opportunity to expand our Movement Disorders research and education within the department and School of Medicine. We are seeking individuals who are collaborative, communicative, caring, detail-oriented, organized, proactive, able to think critically, focused on quality, dedicated to personal growth, and highly motivated.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical and research facility serving 4,500 students, and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges, supported by $704 million in research awards in fiscal year 2023, creating an overall economic impact to the state of Colorado of $11.5 billion. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care. Read CU Anschutz Quick Facts here .

Job Duties

• Build an independent research portfolio through internal and external funding.
• Obtain grant funding as a Principal Investigator (PI).
• Independently and in collaboration with others, be responsible for assisting and playing a significant role with technical writing, grant, and manuscript preparations, as well as active participation in academic biomedical research.
• Develop relevant questions, formulate hypotheses, and design clinical studies.
• Participate, engage, and develop research education for graduate students, Movement Disorder Fellows, members of the community, and other learners interested in this area. 

Grant writing

• Generate high-quality proposals, narratives, applications, and supporting documents in response to funding opportunities.
• Work with appropriate personnel to research, develop, write, and submit letters of intent, concept papers, and proposals.
• Independently and in collaboration, be responsible for writing grants and serving as a Principal Investigator and/or Co-Investigator on NIH and sponsored studies. 

Human subject research

• Conduct routine and standardized human subject research using appropriate research or interview techniques specific to subject matter of the research project.
• Ensure that each individual to whom a task is delegated is qualified by virtue of education, training, and experience (e.g., certification, human subjects research training, state license) to perform each of their delegated tasks.
• Protect the rights, safety and welfare of the participants who will be under your care.
• Oversee your research is conducted in accordance with all federal regulatory requirements, state law and CU and UCHealth policies.
• Ensure the accuracy, security, and integrity of your research data and the subsequent analysis of that data.

Education

• Connect with graduate students, Movement Disorder Fellows, community members, and other learners who are interested in clinical research, study design, and clinical features of Movement Disorders.
• Connect interested students with faculty to provide research career exploration experiences.
• Mentor and advise Movement Disorder Fellows and new Movement Disorder Faculty in clinical research.
• Develop curriculum as needed for clinical research training for both internal and external learners.
• Collaborate with other clinical research experts in the department and the University to share new study designs, statistical analyses, breakthroughs in research, and funding opportunities.
• Host workshops on how to identify new avenues of funding, writing techniques, best practices of publishing, and building on prior projects. 

Other duties may be assigned as need arises.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Movement Disorders Center  (MDC) provides state of the art interdisciplinary clinical care and community outreach to patients and families in the Rocky Mountain Region, pursues research to treat and prevent movement disorders and educates the next generation of clinicians and researchers in this field. The University of Colorado has a distinguished history of excellence including the first and largest trial of cell transplantation for Parkinson’s disease, development of the most widely used specialized speech therapy for Parkinson’s disease, ground-breaking work in the description of Fragile-X Tremor Ataxia Syndrome, development of the first palliative care clinic in the United States focused on movement disorders and one of the largest deep brain stimulation surgery centers in the country. 

More than 5,000 movement disorders patients are served by the University of Colorado Hospital MDC clinics annually - by far the Rocky Mountain Region’s largest referral center for these conditions. In addition to outpatient visits, our practitioners also provide specialized services such as Deep Brain Stimulation surgery (DBS), botuliunum toxin injections (Botox), physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, neuropsychological testing, and psychiatric services. 

University of Colorado Movement Disorders investigators are conducting 30-50 research studies at any time, funded by the National Institutes of Health and other governmental agencies, Michael J. Fox Foundation and other private foundations, and industry. These studies include: basic research, translational and clinical trials; multi-center and investigator-initiated trials; and collaborations across our department, medical school, campus, and local, national, and international institutions. Our faculty engages students and graduates of all levels in these research projects.

As well as educating students in research, our faculty teaches health care students and professionals locally, nationally, and internationally. The MDC sponsors a monthly campus multidisciplinary lecture series and co-sponsors a quarterly video rounds and an annual CME event for local physicians and neurologists. MDC members have an educational conference every other week, which includes journal club, lectures, and video rounds. Further, the MDC actively participates in and educates community lay movement disorders groups.  

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

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty, and administrative staff. 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.  

Assistant Professor:  

• PhD in Neuroscience or related field.
• 2 years of clinical research experience. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Candidates with experience writing clinical trial proposals.
• Regular publication of results and contribution to grant renewal is expected.
• Experience in developing intellectual property assets from research discoveries.
• Excellent communication skills; written and spoken.
• Be able to supervise laboratory personnel and trainees, and have the ability to present complex material to both scientific and general audiences. 
• Experience writing grants and serving as a Principal Investigator and/or Co-Investigator on NIH and/or sponsored studies. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work independently and within diverse team structures.
• Being respectful of patient rights and putting patient safety first.
• A positive, motivated, engaged, and caring attitude.
• Great attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to work with colleagues and patients in a confidential and professional manner.
• Follow best practices in research (ICH guidelines, GCP, FDA guidelines).
• Ability to work with colleagues across the Department of Neurology with an understanding of inclusion and diversity.
• Good documentation practices.
• Dedication to professional development and life-long learning.
• Ability to be adaptable, flexible, and think quickly on your feet..
• Experience with web-based tracking systems and Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access).

How to Apply:

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

1.       A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.

2.       Curriculum vitae / Resume.

3.       Three - Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address.

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

Questions should be directed to: Neurology HR at [email protected]

Screening of Applications Begins:

There is not an immediate urgency to fill this position. The start date for the position will be based on identifying the best individual to fill the role. Applications are accepted electronically at CU Careers . Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. For best consideration, please apply by May 1, 2024.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

• Assistant Professor - $100,000-$110,000

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.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

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 [email protected] ​.

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:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases . If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program .