Physician Scientist (Open Rank - Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor)

University of Colorado; South Dakota; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

University of Colorado Anschutz seeks a research-focused Emergency Medicine Physician-Scientist for open rank faculty. The role combines clinical care in the ED with building an independently funded research program supported by NIH or comparable funding.

Faculty collaborate across CU Anschutz and affiliated institutions to advance emergency medicine through translational and health services research. Responsibilities include developing a funded program, mentoring learners, publishing work, and

Qualifications

• MD/DO required and board certification preferred.
• Experience in NIH-funded research programs.
• Strong scholarly productivity.
• Ability to establish independent research funding.

Responsibilities

• Establish and sustain an independently funded research program with NIH or equivalent extramural funding.
• Develop, submit, and serve as PI or Co-Investigator on federal and foundation grant applications.
• Conduct clinical and translational research relevant to Emergency Medicine and implementation science.
• Mentor learners and junior faculty in research and scholarly activity.

Skills

Research leadership

Clinical emergency medicine

Mentorship

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

MD/DO

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Emergency Medicine

Job Title: Physician Scientist (Open Rank - Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor)

Position #00007009: - Requisition #: 40620

Job Summary

The Department of Emergency Medicine seeks a research-focused Emergency Medicine Physician-Scientist for an open rank faculty position. This position is designed for an individual who will engage in clinical practice while maintaining a primary professional focus on establishing and sustaining an independently funded, high-impact research program supported by NIH or equivalent extramural funding.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong scholarly productivity, the potential for sustained external research funding, excellence in clinical emergency medicine, and a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration. This role includes clinical care responsibilities, with significant emphasis on advancing the Department's and institution's research missions through innovative, collaborative, and funded research efforts relevant to Emergency Medicine.

Key Responsibilities

Research Responsibilities

• Establish and sustain an independently funded research program with NIH or equivalent extramural funding.
• Develop, submit, and serve as Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator on competitive federal and foundation grant applications.
• Conduct impactful research relevant to Emergency Medicine, including clinical research, health services research, translational or basic science research, or implementation science.
• Actively engage in interdisciplinary and collaborative research across CU Anschutz and affiliated institutions.
• Disseminate scholarly work through peer-reviewed publications and presentations at national and international meetings.
• Participate in mentorship of learners and junior faculty in research and scholarly activity.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality emergency medical care to adult and pediatric patients.
• Serve as an attending physician in the emergency department at approved clinical sites, including University of Colorado Hospital and affiliated emergency departments.
• Complete required CME per departmental and credentialing guidelines.

Teaching Responsibilities

• Provide bedside teaching and supervision for residents, fellows, and medical students.
• Participate in didactic education activities within the Department of Emergency Medicine.
• Contribute to research education and mentorship of residents, fellows, and students when appropriate.

Service and Administrative Responsibilities

• Participate in departmental, hospital, school, or university committees as appropriate.
• Contribute to initiatives focused on patient safety, quality improvement, and patient experience.

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

Research is central to the mission of the CU Anschutz Department of Emergency Medicine. Faculty benefit from a robust and collaborative research ecosystem across the Anschutz Medical Campus, including partnerships with the Colorado School of Public Health, Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Dentistry, as well as Children's Hospital Colorado and UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital.

The Department supports interdisciplinary research across clinical, translational, health services, implementation science, and population health domains. Faculty are encouraged to engage in cross-departmental and cross-campus collaborations and may be eligible for secondary appointments consistent with research focus and institutional policy.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year (based on percentage of time)
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 11/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage .

Qualifications

This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Open Rank: Rank at the time of appointment will be based on the candidate's demonstrated contributions and experience in teaching, clinical, research, and/or service to the field. We welcome applicants with a range of backgrounds and accomplishments and encourage individuals to highlight the breadth and depth of their professional impact. Learn more about faculty tracks at