University of Colorado Anschutz
Department: Emergency Medicine
Job Title: Director of Investigator Pipeline Development
Position #00851663: – Requisition #: 40757
Job Summary:
The Department of Emergency Medicine is hiring a Director for Investigator Pipeline Development to focus on developing novice and early career researchers who can contribute to emergency care research broadly. This role will also support Project FIRST, which is focused on research and implementation of programs to improve psychological health and mental readiness for first responders and military medics.
This role will work in collaboration with the Vice Chair for Research, Associate Vice Chair for Research, the Vice Chair for Academic Affairs/ Project FIRST Program Director, and the Psychological Health Research Lead for the COMBAT Center/Project First co-PD.
The selected candidate will contribute to investigator pipeline development in the following ways: support recruitment and onboarding of research faculty, assist with departmental faculty initiatives in pipeline development such as fellowship and postdoctoral training, and support early career researchers’ faculty development.
All applicants must either hold a faculty role at CU or be able to obtain a faculty role at CU at the time of hire.
Key Responsibilities:
· Support recruitment and onboarding of research faculty.
· Assist with departmental faculty initiatives and pipeline development, including fellowship and postdoctoral training and early career researchers’ faculty development.
· Contribute to Project FIRST’s direction and research.
Work Location:
Hybrid – this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.
Why Join Us:
The Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine is dedicated to delivering superlative patient care, providing an environment where training and education thrive and innovation and discovery are fostered.
The Department of Emergency Medicine is based at CU Anschutz in Aurora Colorado. The campus is a state of the art medical campus home to the University of Colorado Anschutz Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmacy, the Colorado School of Public Health; as well as the University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado both of which serve as major training sites for the Denver Health Residency in Emergency Medicine.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
· PhD in Clinical Psychology.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
· Experience in developing and mentoring early career researchers.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
· 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.
Conditions of Employment:
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.
How to Apply:
For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):
1. Curriculum vitae / Resume
Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.
Questions should be directed to: EMED Human Resources, emed.humanresources@ucdenver.edu
Screening of Applications Begins:
Immediately and continues until August 12th, 2026.
Anticipated Stipend:
The stipend for this role has been established at $25,000.
The above stipend 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
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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 hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.
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.
