Professional Research Assistant

Position Details
University of Colorado | Denver
Faculty Level/Title: Professional Research Assistant
Working Title: Professional Research Assistant
FTE: Full-time | In - Person
Salary Range: $50,740 - $56,081
Position #00840077 - Requisition #37719
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Job Description
* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *
The Center for Innovative Design and Engineering (CIDE) is a program within the Department of Bioengineering, College of Engineering, Design and Computing, University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus. Our mission is to empower individuals with disabilities to achieve their highest potential through the use of assistive technology, by providing exemplary clinical services, consultation, education, research and innovative technology development.

This is a University Faculty position that will work at our Anschutz Campus with primary responsibilities supporting CIDE's research programs.

Professional Research Assistant
What you will do:

• Assisting in the development of research protocol(s)
• Collaborating with the PI and other faculty and/or Senior PRA
• Abstract Data from subject responses during protocol interventions
• Evaluate consistency of research data
• Provide computational research support
• Recruit and enroll study participants
• Write protocols and informed consents
• Conduct literature searches
• Modify, test, verify and analyze research data
• Prepare research manuscripts and research presentations
• Develop and maintain research databases

• Work with the PIs to facilitate the process of requesting, executing, tracking, verifying services and reconciling subcontracts, large purchases requiring SPOs, sole source justifications, and/or consultants including scope of work documentation.

• Facilitate the submission and payment of invoices in a timely manner. Work directly with Subcontractor, PI and Post-Award Office to resolve issues.
• Notify PI of contractual issues and potential problems.

Qualifications you already possess (Minimum Qualifications)
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• A bachelor's degree in engineering, User Testing, or physical sciences, , or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
• Experience utilizing MS Outlook;
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Word to develop, edit and update reports, letters and correspondence.
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Excel to create, revise, and maintain spreadsheets.
• Experience with Quality Management System selection and use.
• Experience with UI/UX protocols, product design and human subjects' recruitment

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

Preferred Qualification to possess (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience managing the grant application process and developing grant budgets
• Knowledge of federal grant and contract regulations and policies
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong decision-making skills; ability to independently analyze and resolve complex problems via examination of established protocols
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels in the organization
• Ability to produce accurate and timely work products
• Strong organizational skills with attention to details and accuracy
• Ability to work under pressure and to track and maintain timelines for grant development and submission, research protocol implementation and reports and grant funding utilization
• Ability to learn new skills, synthesize and apply knowledge from diverse disciplines
• Competent computer skills to include expertise in Microsoft Office products (Access/Excel, SPSS, RedCAP, Survey tools, web-development and Word), use of forms, knowledge of database searches.
• Experience working directly with people with disabilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise appropriate discretion with research subject (HIPAA) information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong research management skills to include comprehensive understanding of academic medical institution research standards.
• Ability to prepare and present analytical data and reports, and to communicate professionally and effectively.
• Excellence in establishing work priorities and providing follow through, and meeting established deadlines.
• Ability to successfully plan, organize, implement and coordinate financial and research activities in a diverse and complicated system.
• Intermediate to advanced user of Excel, project management tools such as Microsoft Project or others, web-based survey design tools, RedCAP, and SPSS.

Conditions of Employment

• This position requires an onsite presence on campus 5 days a week.

Mental, Physical, and/or Environmental Requirements

• The ability to sit for extended periods, stand and walk occasionally, reach with hands and arms, use hands to manipulate a keyboard and mouse, and have good near vision for computer work; often requiring minimal lifting, but may involve bending or reaching to retrieve items from shelves or drawers.
• COMPARING - Judging the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.
• COPYING - Transcribing, entering, or posting data.
• COMPUTING - Performing arithmetic operations and reporting on and/or carrying out a prescribed action in relation to them.
• COMPILING - Gathering, collating, or classifying information about data, people, or things. Reporting and/or carrying out a prescribed action in relation to the evaluation is frequently involved.
• ANALYZING - Examining and evaluating data. Presenting alternative actions in relation to the evaluation is frequently involved.
• COORDINATING - Determining time, place, and sequence of operations or action to be taken on the basis of analysis of data. May include prioritizing multiple responsibilities and/or accomplishing them simultaneously.
• SYNTHESIZING - To combine or integrate data to discover facts and/or develop knowledge or creative concepts and/or interpretations.
• NEGOTIATING - Exchanging ideas, information, and opinions with others to formulate policies and programs and/or jointly arrive at decisions, conclusions, solutions, or solve disputes.
• COMMUNICATING - Talking with and/or listening to and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information, includes giving/receiving assignments and/or directions.

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.

The University will provide reasonable accommodation 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 workplaceengagement@ucdenver.edu .

Employment Sponsorship
Please be advised that this position is not eligible now or in the future for visa sponsorship.

Compensation and Benefits
The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $50,740 - $56,081.
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 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 is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado Denver provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Benefits statement to include in all benefits-eligible positions. See Eligibility Matrix.
Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits
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Application Deadline

• Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preference will be given to complete applications received by September 19, 2025. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Required Application Materials:
To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers and attach:

• A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
• Curriculum vitae / Resume
• Three to five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to Tonya Lacy, tonya.lacy@cuanschutz.edu.

Background Check Policy
The University of Colorado Denver strives to maintain a safe and productive educational, clinical, research and employment environment. All prospective employees and current employees must, therefore, consent to and pass background checks prior to any final appointment/employment.