Research and Development Associate jobs in Colorado Springs, CO

Research Faculty

Description

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs will not sponsor work visas or permanent resident applications for this position.

Envision yourself in a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work environment that has a deep commitment to position our graduates for success in their professional and personal lives. Visualize applying your energy and skills for an organization that respects and cares about its employees enough to offer some of the best benefits of the industry while encouraging every team member to grow, collaborate, and provide input on how to consistently make the workplace a place people love to work. Imagine working at a college that welcomes everyone — students, faculty, staff, and community members — regardless of their backgrounds, beliefs, or traditions. If what was just described is what you look for in a workplace, welcome to the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS)

The Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs is seeking qualified applicants for a post-doctoral position to work on an NIAAA funded project focused on the development and evaluation of an online, family-based dating violence and alcohol use prevention program for LGBTQIA2S youth and their caregivers. The fellow will work with Dr. Heather Littleton conducting research-related activities in support of the project, which includes providing day-to-day research and clinical trials management support, data management, and supervising graduate and undergraduate research assistants and program facilitators. Other duties include conducting program facilitation, eligibility interviews, and exit interviews, and assisting participants with finding additional mental health resources as necessary. Opportunities for serving as primary author or co-author on scholarly manuscripts will be available. This is a two-year fellowship opportunity.

The Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience, established in 2020 with an $8 million challenge grant, is committed to advancing knowledge of human resilience to adversity by designing evidence-based solutions through three primary components, 1) basic and clinical research, 2) healing clinics and innovative models of care, and 3) community and training empowerment. The institute has more than 50 Research Affiliates from across the CU system, universities across the country, and internationally.

Who We Are:

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is one of four campuses in the University of Colorado system and is home to over 9,000 undergraduate and 1,800 graduate students. We have a strong focus in fueling student success by creating, using, and maintaining a multitude of different offices and programs. Overall, UCCS is constantly focused of preparing our students to have success in the future, and we understand that every single employee on our campus has a significant effect on that focus. Find more information about working at UCCS here:

Job Duties:

• Project coordination and clinical trials management
• Data management.
• Scientific writing and dissemination of research findings to professional audiences.
• Provision of supervision for undergraduate and graduate research assistants as well as program facilitators.
• Intervention refinement and development.

Job Competencies:

• Strong research background in a social science field.

Work Location: On-site

This position has been determined to be exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

What We Offer:

Salary Range: Generally starting at $53,000 - $57,000

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs offers excellent benefits , some of which include:

• Medical insurance, with the lowest cost option being $0 to the employee ·
• Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance ·
• Generous paid vacation and sick time accruals (14.67 hours of vacation and 10 hours of sick accrued per month) ·
• Mandatory retirement plans. Employees contribute 5% of their annual compensation. CU doubles that and contributes 10% ·
• Tuition Assistant Benefit available to you or a dependent ·
• Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of employment

This position is dependent on the availability of external gift funding. Funding is currently expected to last two years.

Tentative Search Timeline:

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by December 6, 2023. However, this posting will remain open until filled.
• The potential dates for interviews with the search committee will be the week of December 11, 2023.
• The potential dates for interviews with the supervisor and appointing authority will be the week of December 18, 2023.
• The potential employee start date is negotiable with a preferred start date of July 1, 2024.

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs is committed to providing a safe and productive learning, living and working community. To assist in achieving this goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history check.

UCCS is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, the University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation or political philosophy in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. Alternative formats of this ad can be provided upon request for individuals with disabilities by contacting the Office of Human Resources at (719) 255-3372.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Social Work or related field.
• Experience designing and conducting research and writing reports/articles (as described in your application materials).

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience assisting with clinical trials management .
• Research experience with LGBTQ populations, interpersonal violence prevention and intervention, and/or substance use prevention and intervention.
• Experience in youth and/or caregiver interventions. .

Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. Employee is occasionally required to move. Tasks may involve looking at computer screen continuously for long periods of time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the established essential functions and meet the physical and environment demands described satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, physical and environmental conditions required of the employee on the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, physical and environmental demands.

Applicants with disabilities: If you have a mental or physical impairment, which limits one of your major life activities (e.g. walking, hearing, seeing, speaking, breathing, or learning) and require special accommodations for testing or interviewing, it is your responsibility to notify the office scheduling the interview or test at least 3 working days before the interview or test date. If you need special accommodations at the work site, you must notify the appointing authority or Human Resources.

Special Instructions to Applicants: · Applications submitted by December 6, 2023 will receive full consideration. · Applications submitted through email or surface mail will not be considered. Please apply at cu.edu/cu-careers (job #: 31636). · Official transcripts will be required upon hire. If you have technical difficulties with your application, please contact the CU Careers help desk at 303-860-4200 #5 or cucareershelp@cu.edu. Job related inquiries should be directed to the posting contact. The University of Colorado Colorado Springs will not sponsor work visas or permanent resident applications for this position. Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Reference Letters (Not Confidential), Unofficial transcript(s) Application Materials Instructions: Please identify the job specific minimum qualifications you possess in your cover letter and be sure your resume includes any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting. To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting. 1. A current resume. Must include date ranges to include month and year (mm/yyyy) and whether the position was full time or part time. 2. A cover letter that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications. 3. Unofficial transcripts 4. Reference Letters (Not Confidential) When submitting the materials, check the Job Specific Attachments box next to each document in order for the search committee members to see your materials

Job Category: Faculty

Primary Location: Colorado Springs

Department: C0001 - Colorado Springs Campus - 40386 - AA-Lyda Hill Institute for Hum

Schedule: Full-time

Posting Date: Nov 3, 2023

Unposting Date: Ongoing

Posting Contact Name: Michael Dolezal

Posting Contact Email: mdolezal@uccs.edu

Position Number: 00817252