Job Summary:

The Adult and Child Center for Health Outcomes Research and Delivery Science (ACCORDS) has an opening for a full-time Research Services Intermediate Clinical Science Professional/Senior Clinical Science Professional who has experience with qualitative research methods. ACCORDS has a portfolio of research studies focused on health services research or implementation science that engage diverse patient populations, healthcare providers, and community stakeholders. This position will work on practice- and community-based research projects and will provide research support by assisting with qualitative data collection, coding, tool development, regulatory needs, analysis, and reporting. The position may also involve assisting with general project needs, such as staffing, budget management, and other duties as determined by study Principal Investigators. The ideal candidate will have experience and training in qualitative research data collection, coding and analysis, working on teams, and experience with developing and submitting institutional review board protocols for pragmatic trials or health services research studies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information
• Advanced knowledge of basic qualitative methods in medical research
• Experience with qualitative analytical concepts and methods
• Experience with qualitative research data collection, including leading focus groups and conducting interviews
• Proficiency in coding and experience in codebook development
• Experience running reports/queries
• Strong knowledge of basic qualitative methods in medical research

Why Join Us:

ACCORDS is a research center supporting the advancement of health services research and T3-T4 translational research jointly funded by the School of Medicine and Children’s Hospital Colorado Research Institute. ACCORDS serves as the focal point for health care professionals, researchers, and analysts from across the Anschutz Medical Campus to foster multidisciplinary collaborations that bring together our campus’ diverse skills and talents to pursue health services research and education. In addition, ACCORDS cultivates strong research and educational collaborations with external partners including the University of Colorado School of Public Health, Children’s Hospital Colorado, Denver Health, Kaiser Permanente Colorado, UCHealth, as well as other health care delivery systems, community organizations, and state and local government agencies. ACCORDS has programs in Dissemination and Implementation Science, Patient-Centered Decision Making, Education, Community Engagement and Outreach, as well as methodological cores in Qualitative and Mixed Methods, Economic Analysis, Practice-Based Research Networks (PBRNs), Biostatistics for Health Services Research, and Mobile Health & Informatics.

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:

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:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, or related field
  • A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis
• Two (2) years qualitative data collection, coding, and analysis experience using rigorous methods

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in science or health related field
• Four (4) years of qualitative data collection, coding, and analysis experience using rigorous methods, which includes clinical research or related experience
• Previous experience in research/evaluation project coordination, developing qualitative data collection instruments, codebook development, coding, and summarizing of qualitative data
• Expertise with qualitative data management software, such as ATLAS.ti©
• Experience with co-moderating or moderating focus groups
• Experience in public health or health services research
• Experience submitting protocols to an institutional review board (IRB)
• Experience as a project manager and with budget management
• Experience with reference management software
• Previous employment in a university environment
• Experience with electronic data capture systems (e.g. EMR or EHR and data management systems)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience with recruitment and enrollment of research participants
• Comfortable working with patients, caregivers/family members, providers, and community stakeholders
• Experience with qualitative research data collection, including leading focus groups and conducting interviews
• Proficiency in coding and experience in codebook development
• Experience running reports/queries
• Strong knowledge of basic qualitative methods in medical research
• Ability to analyze and solve complex problems and apply qualitative analytical approaches, including query and matrix summaries
• Experience summarizing and communicating study findings
• Demonstrated competency in one or more data management programs (e.g., ATLAS.ti, NVivo, Maxqda,) and willingness to learn new data management software as necessary
• Familiarity with qualitative analytical concepts and methods
• 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
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion
• Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information
• Advanced knowledge of basic qualitative methods in medical research
• Experience with qualitative analytical concepts and methods

How to Apply:

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

Questions should be directed to: Steve Lockhart, steven.lockhart@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until 02/20/2023.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE ($58,955 – $74,991).

The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation depending on the level.

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.

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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:

The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon start date. Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be found at:

Unit-Specific Exemptions:

• Anschutz Campus – Accommodations may be granted for medical or religious reasons.

The University of Colorado seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty, and staff of diverse backgrounds.