Research Services Senior Professional

Job Summary:

The Department of Psychiatry seeks a Senior Research Services Professional to provide research coordination for the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Learning Health System. This Research Services Professional position will provide critical support and work closely with the Learning Health System Program Manager, research faculty, clinicians, and the LHS team to contribute to learning cycle design, define project scope, develop evaluation plans, analyze results, and contribute to dissemination products such as posters, presentations, and papers.

The Child & Adolescent Mental Health Learning Health System within the Department of Psychiatry (LHS) provides quality improvement and pilot research services for the Pediatric Mental Health Institute of Children's Hospital Colorado. The LHS team conducts rapid cycle pragmatic improvement studies with scientific rigor in Children's Hospital Colorado mental health settings on a variety of topics, such as youth suicide prevention and other mental health issues.

Key Responsibilities:

The primary responsibilities of the Senior Research Services Professional involve working with a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, researchers, and administrators on a variety of projects related to rapid iterative improvements in youth mental health care.

• Coordinate and manage quality improvement and research projects, serving as a primary coordinator on multiple studies while supporting daytoday operations, study initiation, and closeout activities.

• Ensure regulatory compliance and data integrity by maintaining study documentation, mastering protocols and consent materials, building and managing REDCap databases, and adhering to university and regulatory requirements.

• Lead participant recruitment and data collection efforts, including screening for eligibility, conducting informed consent, administering study procedures, scheduling participants, and performing chart reviews and interviews.

• Develop and support research outputs, contributing to literature reviews, abstracts, posters, presentations, manuscripts, and the creation of data visualizations and other academic materials.

• Support operational efficiency and team development by identifying workflow improvements, maintaining tracking and reporting systems, assisting with productivity metrics, and training or mentoring junior team members.

• Provide administrative and communication support, including preparing recruitment materials (English and Spanish), coordinating meetings and events, managing supplies, and contributing to progress and status reports.

Work Location:

Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 2 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical and research facility serving 4,500 students, and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges, and receives over $500 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care.

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

• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)

• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)

• Holiday Days: 10/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:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in relevant field.

• Two (2) years clinical research, program evaluation or related experience

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

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working on research studies involving human participants.

• Bilingual in both English and Spanish - written and oral proficiency preferred

• Study administration experience including submission history in COMIRB

• Experience with managing clinical studies and protocol/subject related procedures

• Experience with electronic data capture systems (e.g. EMR or EHR and data management systems)

• Experience conducting program evaluations and summarizing results

• Experience collaborating with children, teens, young adults, and families

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to enter data via REDCap instruments and surveys in a research setting.

• Demonstrated ability to enter data via REDCap instruments and surveys in a research setting.

• Intermediate statistical software knowledge (Excel, SPSS, etc)

• Demonstrated ability to perform participant-facing activities.

• Basic knowledge of learning health systems frameworks and methodologies

• Intermediate proficiency conducting qualitative data analysis and using qualitative analysis software such as NVivo

• Excellent communication skills as the person in this role will have to regularly communicate with their supervisors as well as clients within the department and representatives from other entities within the University. They will also aid in making group decisions with regard to projects and future PRI plans

• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and demeanor in working with new and junior researchers throughout the upstart process; This includes teaching skills to others who may be working in the role of investigator for the first time, which can require encouragement and reassurance.

• Strong interpersonal skills with diplomacy and tact, as well as ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment requiring monitoring and administration of numerous active research projects

• Outstanding customer service skills, organizational skills, detail-oriented, and time/project management

• Demonstrated experience thinking independently, problem solving, resolving issues proactively, and managing priorities

• Demonstrated ability to develop strong collaborative working relationships with a variety of individuals including basic science researchers, clinical faculty, administrators, and others

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to learn new skills, synthesize and apply knowledge from different disciplines

• High level computer skills including expertise in various Microsoft Office products, use of electronic forms, and knowledge of database searches

• Demonstrated ability to prepare and present analytical assessments and reports, and to communicate professionally and effectively

• Basic proficiency in R

• Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) certification

Terms of Employment:

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

How to Apply:

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

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Lauren Drake at lauren.drake@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Screening begins immediately and continues May 20, 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $58,705-$78,665. The above salary range (or 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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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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@cuanschutz.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:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.