Assistant Professor, Pediatric Neuro-Rehab Research

CU Denver; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 212,000 - 238,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefit

Health insurance options

Paid time off and holidays

ECO Pass

Job summary

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks a highly motivated scientist for a full-time, tenure-eligible track Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Join a multidisciplinary team advancing pediatric neuro-rehabilitation.

The role combines independent research leadership with teaching and service, plus a 0.25 FTE clinical component at Children’s Hospital Colorado.

Qualifications

• MD/PhD degree with minimum of 2 years of research experience in neuro-rehabilitation
• Medical Degree from an accredited school of medicine
• Completion of a Combined Residency in Pediatrics and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ACGME accredited)
• Board Eligible or Certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pediatrics, and Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
• Ability to obtain license to practice as a physician in the state of Colorado with prescriptive privileges by the time of hire

Responsibilities

• Lead an independent research program with a well-funded research portfolio that is sustained through extramural grant acquisition
• Submitting grant proposals to NIH and other federal and industry sponsors
• Conducting research in compliance with sponsors and University protocols
• Publish groundbreaking, innovative research in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at national and international conferences
• Working with the CHCO Research Institute and PM & R Department on strategic priorities for the research program
• Contribute to the academic mission of the Department through teaching, curriculum development, and service on committees
• Provide clinical patient care at CHCO in the area of research focus (estimated at 0.25 FTE)

Skills

Grant writing & NIH proposals

Research program leadership

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education & mentorship

Scientific publishing

Education

MD/PhD in relevant field

Medical Degree from accredited school

Combined Pediatrics & PM&R residency

Board certification in PM&R / Pediatrics / Pediatric Rehab

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks a highly motivated scientist for a full-time, tenure-eligible track Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Join a multidisciplinary team advancing pediatric neuro-rehabilitation.

The role combines independent research leadership with teaching and service, plus a 0.25 FTE clinical component at Children’s Hospital Colorado.