Description

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO

ANSCHUTZ MEDICAL CAMPUS

Colorado School of Public Health

Department of Health Systems, Management & Policy

Professional Research Assistant (PRA)

 

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The University of Colorado l Anschutz Medical Campus 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.

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers

 

Nature of WorkThe Colorado School of Public Health (ColoradoSPH) has an opening for a full-time position at the rank of Professional Research Assistant (PRA). The ColoradoSPH strives to promote diversity and equity and to be a model of inclusive excellence. We are committed to enhancing diversity among our faculty and strongly encourages individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.

The PRA will assist with quantitative studies in health economics related to health, healthcare and financial security among older Americans. Responsibilities include working with large and complex datasets using Stata and other statistical software, conducting literature reviews, and assisting with data analysis and manuscript development. The position is ideal for recent graduates planning to pursue a PhD in economics, public policy, health policy or related fields and provides support for taking additional classes. 

This position will be based in the Department of Health Systems, Management & Policy, a unit dedicated to using data to understand the implications of decisions in public health and healthcare. We solve the problems of healthcare systems by designing and testing solutions that push policies forward. Faculty are currently involved in a broad range of research areas including health outcomes, health economics, Medicaid/Medicare, drug safety and risk management, and vaccine delivery.

The Colorado School of Public Health is a collaborative endeavor involving the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (CU Anschutz), Colorado State University (CSU), and the University of Northern Colorado (UNC). The Colorado School of Public Health is the first and only accredited school of public health in the Rocky Mountain Region, attracting top tier faculty and students from across the country, and providing vital contributions towards ensuring our region’s health and wellbeing. Collaboratively formed in 2008 by CU Denver, CSU and UNC, the Colorado School of Public Health provides training, innovative research and community service to actively address public health issues including chronic disease, access to healthcare, environmental threats, emerging infectious diseases, and costly injuries.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is the only comprehensive academic health sciences center in Colorado, the largest academic health center in the Rocky Mountain region and one of the newest education, research and patient care facilities in the world. Currently home to 25,000 employees, more than 5,000 degree-seeking students and two nationally recognized hospitals that handle 1.7 million patient visits each year, CU Anschutz trains the health sciences workforce of the future, carries out a broad range of research, and cares for the state’s children, adults, and veterans. CU Anschutz features schools of medicine, pharmacy, dental medicine and public health, a college of nursing and a graduate school.

CU Anschutz has many opportunities for collaboration across the health sciences, with multidisciplinary centers for prevention research, Latino research and policy, cancer, outcomes research, and American Indian/Alaska Native health, among others. CU Anschutz is located in Aurora, Colorado, a community that is racially/ethnically and socio-economically diverse. 

 

Supervision ReceivedPRA will be supervised and mentored by a team of economists and physicians, with Dr. Lauren Hersch Nicholas serving as the primary supervisor.

 

Supervision Exercised

N/A

 

Examples of Work Performed

Help to acquire, clean and analyze large survey and administrative datasets.

Conduct literature reviews of related literature.

Coordinate with team members across institutions.

Create tables and figures to communicate results to various audiences.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Exposure to econometric methods.

Experience with Stata and other statistical software.

Ability to multitask and work independently.

Excellent written and oral communication skills including strong attention to detail.

 

Salary and BenefitsThe salary range has been established at $43,000 to $55,000.

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

The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at Employee Services.

 

University of Colorado Denver | 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 checks for all new employees prior to their employment.

 

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. Alternative formats of this ad are available upon request for persons with disabilities.

 

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.

 

Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits.

Total Compensation Calculator: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/total-compensation

 

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusive Excellence

The ColoradoSPH aims to build a diverse and representative academic community that recognizes the importance of social, economic, health, and environmental justice. We strive to promote equity, diversity, and to be a model of inclusive excellence.  As a tri-campus partnership, ColoradoSPH stands with academic, practice, and community partners nationwide to condemn racism, injustice, and inequity.

Please click here to learn more about our equity, diversity, and inclusion commitment statement and plan to dismantle structural racism:   https://coloradosph.cuanschutz.edu/about-us/diversity-inclusive-excellence.

Please click here for information on disability accommodations: http://www.ucdenver.edu/about/departments/HR/jobs/Pages/JobsatCUDenver.aspx

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 and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Click the following links to learn more about resources and community engagement opportunities at CU Anschutz through the following networks:

LGBTQ+ Hub: https://www.cuanschutz.edu/offices/diversity-equity-inclusion-community/cu-anschutz-lgbtq-hub

Diversity and Health Equity Hub: https://www.cuanschutz.edu/offices/diversity-equity-inclusion-community/trainings-workshops

Community Engagement-North Aurora: https://www.cuanschutz.edu/offices/diversity-equity-inclusion-community/community-engagement

The Office of Disability, Access, & Inclusion: https://www.cuanschutz.edu/offices/office-of-disability-access-and-inclusion.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree at time of employment.
• At least 1 year of experience with STATA.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous research experience
• Prior coursework in economics, econometrics, or statistics
• Interest in the US healthcare system

Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Aurora
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Oct 8, 2021
Unposting Date: Ongoing