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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Department: Family Medicine
Job Title: CAMPHIRE Research Services Professional
Position #00852997 – Requisition #41034
Job Summary:
This position will work on clinical and community-based research projects and will provide research support by engaging in project management, qualitative research activities and evaluation across the project lifespan, regulatory needs, and reporting. The position may also involve assisting with general project needs, such as staffing, budget management, data collection and management, and other duties as determined by study Principal Investigators. The ideal candidate will have experience and training in project management; qualitative research data collection, methodology, coding, and analysis; multidisciplinary team science; and experience with developing and submitting institutional review board protocols for pragmatic trials, community- and clinic-based research, or health services research studies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Day-to-day activities related to the implementation of research protocols, including recruitment and consent of various research groups (e.g., patients, providers, families, community partners), collecting data through various methods (e.g., surveys, interviews, focus groups, observation), and coordinating and attending meetings with project investigators and staff
- Interview prospective subjects for a variety of research clinical trials. Educate potential subjects on the details of the studies through phone contacts and personal interviews
- Manage tasks for data collection (e.g., interviews and focus groups, surveys), such as recruitment, participant consenting and invoicing/payment under frequent guidance of PI and methodological co-investigator
- Develop and maintain Institutional Review Board applications, amendments, and continuing review documents for qualitative aims on study projects
- Assist with developing protocol-specific systems and documents including process flows or Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Running queries and reports in qualitative data management software (Atlas.ti) and supporting qualitative analysis (ex. query summary planning, compiling query summaries/matrix summaries, etc.), under significant guidance of the PI and methodological co-investigator
Work Location:
Hybrid – this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 1 day per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.
Why Join Us:
This position is within the Colorado Ambulatory Partnership for Health Innovation and Research Excellence (CAMPHIRE). The Department of Family Medicine’s CAMPHIRE is an integrated partnership of innovators, scientists, and clinicians who produce and translate evidence in primary care and community settings. We work with practices, partners, and communities to conduct and foster collaborative practice- and community-based research, education, and innovation in real-world clinical practice to improve the health and well-being of communities, across the lifespan. CAMPHIRE has a portfolio of research studies focused on healthcare innovation, practice-based research, and implementation science that engage diverse stakeholders to improve primary care evidence and delivery and make people healthier across Colorado and the US.
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
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Intermediate Professional
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, or related field
- A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
- One (1) year of experience in data collection, qualitative team-based coding and codebook development, and basic analysis of qualitative data
Senior Professional
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, or related field
- A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
- Experience as a project coordinator, with financial or budget tracking experience
- Two (2) years of experience in data collection (e.g., interviews, surveys, focus groups, observations), qualitative team-based coding and codebook development, and basic analysis of qualitative data
Preferred Qualifications
Intermediate Professional
- Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, or related field and two (2) years of qualitative data collection and analysis experience
- Experience collecting and managing data from surveys and/or electronic health records
- Experience in public health or health services research
- Experience submitting protocols to an institutional review board (IRB)
- Experience with reference management software
- Experience with budget management
- Previous employment in a university environment
- Experience with electronic data capture systems (e.g. EMR or EHR and data management systems)
Senior Professional
- Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, or related field and four (4) years of qualitative data collection, coding, and analysis experience
- Experience as a project manager and with budget management
- Experience in public health or health services research
- Experience with qualitative data management software, such as ATLAS.ti©
- Experience moderating focus groups
- Training or experience in mixed methods research designs and integration strategies
- Experience submitting protocols to an institutional review board (IRB)
- 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:
- Strong organizational, management, and interpersonal skills
- Exceptional teamwork and collaboration abilities
- Problem-solving and initiative execution skills
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and reliable
- Thorough understanding of patient privacy and Protected Health Information (PHI)
- Professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality in all interactions
- Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information
How to Apply:
For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):
- 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: Lydia Lyon, lydia.lyon@cuanschutz.edu
Screening of Applications Begins:
Immediately and preferred apply by date of 10/1/26
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as:
- Intermediate Professional: $54,302-$72,765
- Senior Professional: $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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination 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.
Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References
Job Category: Research Services
Primary Location: Hybrid
Department: U0001 - Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20148 - SOM-FM GENERAL OPERATIONS
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Sep 8, 2026
Unposting Date: Ongoing
Posting Contact Name: Lydia Lyon
Posting Contact Email: lydia.lyon@cuanschutz.edu
Position Number: 00852997
University Staff
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Department: Family Medicine
Job Title: CAMPHIRE Research Services Professional
Position #00852997 – Requisition #41034
Job Summary:
This position will work on clinical and community-based research projects and will provide research support by engaging in project management, qualitative research activities and evaluation across the project lifespan, regulatory needs, and reporting. The position may also involve assisting with general project needs, such as staffing, budget management, data collection and management, and other duties as determined by study Principal Investigators. The ideal candidate will have experience and training in project management; qualitative research data collection, methodology, coding, and analysis; multidisciplinary team science; and experience with developing and submitting institutional review board protocols for pragmatic trials, community- and clinic-based research, or health services research studies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Day-to-day activities related to the implementation of research protocols, including recruitment and consent of various research groups (e.g., patients, providers, families, community partners), collecting data through various methods (e.g., surveys, interviews, focus groups, observation), and coordinating and attending meetings with project investigators and staff
- Interview prospective subjects for a variety of research clinical trials. Educate potential subjects on the details of the studies through phone contacts and personal interviews
- Manage tasks for data collection (e.g., interviews and focus groups, surveys), such as recruitment, participant consenting and invoicing/payment under frequent guidance of PI and methodological co-investigator
- Develop and maintain Institutional Review Board applications, amendments, and continuing review documents for qualitative aims on study projects
- Assist with developing protocol-specific systems and documents including process flows or Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Running queries and reports in qualitative data management software (Atlas.ti) and supporting qualitative analysis (ex. query summary planning, compiling query summaries/matrix summaries, etc.), under significant guidance of the PI and methodological co-investigator
Work Location:
Hybrid – this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 1 day per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.
Why Join Us:
This position is within the Colorado Ambulatory Partnership for Health Innovation and Research Excellence (CAMPHIRE). The Department of Family Medicine’s CAMPHIRE is an integrated partnership of innovators, scientists, and clinicians who produce and translate evidence in primary care and community settings. We work with practices, partners, and communities to conduct and foster collaborative practice- and community-based research, education, and innovation in real-world clinical practice to improve the health and well-being of communities, across the lifespan. CAMPHIRE has a portfolio of research studies focused on healthcare innovation, practice-based research, and implementation science that engage diverse stakeholders to improve primary care evidence and delivery and make people healthier across Colorado and the US.
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
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Intermediate Professional
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, or related field
- A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
- One (1) year of experience in data collection, qualitative team-based coding and codebook development, and basic analysis of qualitative data
Senior Professional
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, or related field
- A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
- Experience as a project coordinator, with financial or budget tracking experience
- Two (2) years of experience in data collection (e.g., interviews, surveys, focus groups, observations), qualitative team-based coding and codebook development, and basic analysis of qualitative data
Preferred Qualifications
Intermediate Professional
- Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, or related field and two (2) years of qualitative data collection and analysis experience
- Experience collecting and managing data from surveys and/or electronic health records
- Experience in public health or health services research
- Experience submitting protocols to an institutional review board (IRB)
- Experience with reference management software
- Experience with budget management
- Previous employment in a university environment
- Experience with electronic data capture systems (e.g. EMR or EHR and data management systems)
Senior Professional
- Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, or related field and four (4) years of qualitative data collection, coding, and analysis experience
- Experience as a project manager and with budget management
- Experience in public health or health services research
- Experience with qualitative data management software, such as ATLAS.ti©
- Experience moderating focus groups
- Training or experience in mixed methods research designs and integration strategies
- Experience submitting protocols to an institutional review board (IRB)
- 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:
- Strong organizational, management, and interpersonal skills
- Exceptional teamwork and collaboration abilities
- Problem-solving and initiative execution skills
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and reliable
- Thorough understanding of patient privacy and Protected Health Information (PHI)
- Professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality in all interactions
- Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information
How to Apply:
For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):
- 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: Lydia Lyon, lydia.lyon@cuanschutz.edu
Screening of Applications Begins:
Immediately and preferred apply by date of 10/1/26
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as:
- Intermediate Professional: $54,302-$72,765
- Senior Professional: $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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination 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.
Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References
Job Category: Research Services
Primary Location: Hybrid
Department: U0001 - Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20148 - SOM-FM GENERAL OPERATIONS
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Sep 8, 2026
Unposting Date: Ongoing
Posting Contact Name: Lydia Lyon
Posting Contact Email: lydia.lyon@cuanschutz.edu
Position Number: 00852997
Tips for Finding Research Jobs at University of Colorado
Align your credentials with NIH funding requirements
Many Research positions at CU are tied to federal grants from NIH or NSF, which specify degree and experience requirements in the award terms. Confirm your credentials explicitly match the funded project scope before applying, as mismatches can stall H-1B specialty occupation determinations.
Target principal investigators hiring on active grants
CU Research roles often originate with individual PIs managing funded projects, not central HR. Search the NIH Research Portfolio Online Reporting Tools to identify active CU awards in your field, then contact the PI directly before a formal posting appears.
Clarify sponsorship scope during your offer negotiation
CU's international office handles H-1B filings but timelines depend on department budget approval. Confirm during the offer stage whether your position qualifies for premium processing and whether the department covers USCIS filing fees, so there are no surprises after you accept.
Request an early PERM recruitment audit from your supervisor
If you're targeting a permanent Research role and eventual Green Card sponsorship via PERM, ask your supervisor to document the supervised recruitment process from day one. DOL requires demonstrated good-faith recruiting, and gaps in employer records are the most common cause of PERM delays.
Verify your OPT end date against CU's hiring timeline
CU's onboarding process for Research roles, including background checks and international office paperwork, can take four to six weeks after an offer is signed. If you're on F-1 OPT, count backward from your EAD expiration and flag any gap risk to the hiring department before the offer is finalized.
Browse open Research roles using Migrate Mate
Filter by visa type to surface CU Research positions that match your authorization status. Migrate Mate aggregates sponsoring employer listings so you can focus your applications on roles where the sponsorship pathway aligns with your timeline and visa category.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does University of Colorado sponsor H-1B visas for Researchs?
Yes, University of Colorado sponsors H-1B visas for Research positions. CU's international offices across its campuses are experienced with the H-1B process for academic and research staff. Sponsorship is typically initiated after an offer is extended, and the university generally covers USCIS filing fees, though you should confirm premium processing coverage with your specific department during the offer stage.
How do I apply for Research jobs at University of Colorado?
Most Research positions are posted on CU's official jobs portal, but many funded roles are filled through direct outreach to principal investigators before they are formally advertised. Searching NIH and NSF grant databases for active CU awards in your field and contacting PIs directly is an effective strategy. You can also browse current openings filtered by visa sponsorship eligibility on Migrate Mate.
Which visa types does University of Colorado commonly use for Research roles?
CU sponsors H-1B, J-1 visa, TN visa, and F-1 OPT and CPT for Research positions, with the pathway depending on your nationality, degree level, and role type. J-1 visa is common for postdoctoral researchers and visiting scholars. H-1B is standard for longer-term staff researcher positions. For Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying research roles, TN visa is a faster alternative. Permanent residency sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 is available for ongoing research staff.
What qualifications does University of Colorado expect for sponsored Research roles?
Requirements vary by role, but most sponsored Research positions require at least a master's degree in a relevant scientific or technical field, with a Ph.D. expected for principal or senior researcher titles. USCIS requires that H-1B specialty occupation positions have a direct relationship between the degree field and the job duties, so your academic background needs to match the specific research area, not just science broadly.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take for a CU Research position?
For H-1B sponsorship, standard USCIS processing takes three to six months after the petition is filed. Premium processing reduces that to 15 business days. CU's internal onboarding and international office review adds two to four weeks before the petition can be submitted. For J-1 researchers, DS-2019 issuance typically takes two to four weeks once the department initiates the request through CU's exchange visitor program.