Post-Doctoral Fellow

Job Summary:

The Injury and Violence Prevention Center (IVPC) at the Colorado School of Public Health (CSPH) has an opening for a full-time postdoctoral research fellow position. The successful candidate for this position will have research interests and skills aligned to IVPC faculty. The selected candidate will benefit from and contribute to multiple existing research efforts underway, with co-mentoring from Drs. Ashley Brooks-Russell, PhD, MPH and Erin Wright-Kelly, DrPH, MA. 

Candidates should have interest and experience in one or more of the following content areas:

• Community violence and interpersonal prevention/intervention
• Suicide prevention
• Substance misuse prevention
• Adolescent suicide, violence, or substance misuse prevention
• Structural and social determinants of health (including adverse childhood experiences (ACES))
• Disparities in suicide and violence among U.S. racial/ethnic minority groups
• Place-based interventions 

Experience with quantitative analysis is desired with experience in areas such as (but not limited to) comparative statistics (chi-square, t-tests, etc.), regression analysis, latent variable methods, longitudinal analysis approaches, GIS approaches, and mixed methods. Individuals with a primary focus on qualitative methods are not a good fit for this position.  

The University of Colorado provides a robust program of seminars and other learning and teaching opportunities for postdoctoral scholars.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading quantitative and/or geospatial analyses
• Submission of manuscripts to scientific journals and conferences
• Coordination with IVPC faculty, research staff, and students
• Contribution to grant writing (including their own)
• Engagement with academic, civic, and community partners 

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. 2)  The ColoradoSPH strives to promote diversity and equity and to be a model of inclusive excellence.  We are committed to enhancing diversity among our faculty and strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. 

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, 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.  

• PhD, DrPH, or other equivalent doctoral degree in public health, epidemiology, social work, nursing, behavioral sciences, psychology, public affairs, or related fields that provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities for this position.
• Minimum of 2 year(s) experience in relevant research, including published manuscripts (as co-author or first author); may be included in doctoral degree training time.
• Demonstrated quantitative research skills with programming skills in R, SAS, SPSS, ArcGIS, and/or Tableau. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of independent research through publications.
• Experience collaborating in multi-disciplinary teams. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Good organizational skills across individual projects and managing own workload.
• Ability to work both independently and as a part of a team within a research setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

How to Apply:

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

1.    A cover letter outlining specific areas of content interest and experience, skills and experience with quantitative analysis, and a description of how this position fits into broader career goals (max 2 pages) 

2.    Curriculum vitae

3.    List of three references including name, phone number, and email address

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

Questions should be directed to: Erin Kelly ([email protected] )

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and will continue until position is filled. For priority review, apply by January 31, 2023.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

$56,484 - $63,000

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.

Salary range is commensurate with skills and experience. Generally, the stipend level for the entire first year of support is determined by the number of full years of relevant postdoctoral experience when the award is issued, in line with Kirchstein-NRSA levels. Relevant experience may include research experience (including industrial), teaching assistantship, internship, residency, clinical duties, or other time spent in a health-related field beyond that of the qualifying doctoral degree. The stipend for each additional year of Kirschstein-NRSA support is the next level in the stipend structure and does not change mid-year. The University of Colorado offers postdocs most employee benefits. Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at www.cusys.edu/pbs. Postdoc-specific benefits are found here: http://www.ucdenver.edu/faculty_staff/research/postdoctoral/Pages/default.aspx .

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 .