Post-Doctoral Fellow

Job Summary:

The Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (IR) has an opening for a two year research fellowship, focused on clinical outcomes and health services research. The candidate will report directly to the Division Chief Premal Trivedi MD MS and will be expected to participate in a wide range of research projects.  A primary responsibility will be participation in mixed methods research focused on improving inferior vena cava filter retrieval, funded by the National Institutes of Health and the American Heart Association. Quantitative research will entail use of Big Data to examine utilization and outcomes of various IR therapies; multiple national data sources are available for analysis through Dr. Trivedi’s lab.

Other clinical outcomes research involves registry building and outcomes analysis focused on innovative IR therapies, in particular the examination of cholangioscopy in the modern IR lab, dosimetry for yttrium-90 radioembolization, adrenal vein sampling and pain interventions. There are also opportunities to contribute to clinical trials developed at the University of Colorado focused on genicular artery embolization and hemorrhoid embolization. The division also participates in numerous multisite national trials. 

Some clinical exposure is feasible for those interested, to further enrich the research responsibilities and to build a portfolio of relevant experience for subsequent clinical opportunities.

The Postdoctoral Fellow is expected to dedicate 90% of her/his time to conduct experiments and record research results, summarize novel research findings for grant reports, prepare manuscripts for publications and grant submissions. The fellow will be expected to coordinate and run weekly lab meetings to facilitate team progress across the various research projects. 

The fellow will be exposed to numerous training opportunities in clinical and translational imaging research methods through interactions with researchers from the Department of Radiology, Department of Medicine, and Colorado School of Public Health. The Postdoctoral Fellow is also encouraged to attend relevant research seminars among options offered by the Department of Radiology, Colorado Clinical and Translation Sciences Institute (CCTSI) and Center for Innovative Design and Analysis (CIDA).

The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on needs of the research endeavors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Routine general management of research team resources including servers, databases, and analytic software packages.
• Ordering resources as needed
• Providing guidance to graduate and undergraduate students, and other research team analysts as appropriate
• Communicating with key personnel at other institutions via email, phone calls and text to facilitate grant-related work
• Conduct qualitative interviews under the supervision of Dr. Trivedi and the ACCORDS mixed methods core content experts.
• Generate and maintain procedural databases in interventional radiology to facilitate outcomes research analysis.
• Consent patients for study enrollment
• Generate and distribute surveys for research 

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work on site and is located at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

CU Anschutz also has a unique series of career development programs and pathways toward industry, science communication and outreach, science policy, and other career tracks (https://www.cuanschutz.edu/offices/career-development ). The postdoc will be encouraged to incorporate these training opportunities based on their career goals.

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, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness .

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.  

• Must have a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Research experience in some of the following areas: clinical outcomes, statistical analysis, qualitative interviews, database creation and management.
• Demonstrated evidence of critical thinking.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Record of research experience and productivity 

The University of Colorado Denver is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer

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: Victoria Bress, email: [email protected]  

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by 04/15/2024.  

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

$56,484 - $68,604, which is in alignment with the most current NIH NRSA pay scale, based on years of postdoctoral experience

This position is not eligible for overtime compensation

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.

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.

Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits

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 .