Part Time Professional Research Asst

Job Summary:

Exciting opportunity to help determine the impact of cannabis on driving among older adults. This project will examine the acute effects of cannabis on driving performance and driving-related psychomotor performance in older adults, and how these effects may vary by age, underlying cognitive function and frequency of use, to inform driving safety in older adults who consume cannabis. In this part-time (30%-40% FTE) role, you will have primary responsibility for collecting simulated driving and psychomotor performance data, and biospecimens, from study participants, and monitoring their comfort and safety, during visits when they use or do not use cannabis. Evening or Saturday work may occasionally be required.

This position is subject to funding availability and will be for a period of two years.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct participant visit-eligibility screening, including vital signs, ethanol breathalyzer, and urine spot drug screens.

• Conduct participant performance assessments, including simulated driving and psychomotor performance and cannabis consumption data through surveys, interviews, and computerized data collection systems (including desktop and tablet interfaces).

• Collect venous and fingerstick blood specimens from research participants, using peripheral venous catheters, venipuncture and capillary fingersticks.

• Monitor participant comfort and safety, including vital signs, during participant visits, including visits where cannabis is consumed.

• Process blood and urine samples onsite.

• Perform tasks without direct supervision except for infrequent occasions involving the most complex situations.

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite in an off-campus location in Denver, Colorado.

Why Join Us:

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 well-being. Collaboratively formed in 2008 by CU Anschutz, CSU, and UNC, the Colorado School of Public Health provides education programs, including a Master's concentration in global health, innovative research that places the School in the top 20 in NIH funding among Schools of Public Health, and community service that addresses public health issues including chronic disease, healthcare access, climate, and environmental threats, emerging infectious diseases, population mental health, ONE HEALTH and injuries for the Rocky Mountain region, nationally and globally.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Bachelor's degree in public health, social/behavioral sciences, nursing, healthcare, allied health, health administration, public administration, physical sciences or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Currently certified in Colorado as (1) Emergency Medical Technician with state-approved IV training or (2) Advanced EMT (AEMT).
• One year of relevant professional experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Flexible schedule

• Research experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to gather data through surveys, interviews, and computerized data collection systems (including desktop and tablet interfaces).

• Ability to perform venipunctures, peripheral intravenous catheter placements and fingersticks to obtain blood specimens.

• Technical skills for monitoring the health and safety of study participants, including measurement of vital signs and assessment of patient stability during study visits (some of which involve cannabis use by participants).

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally, with older adult participants and study team members.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with research team.

• Ability to perform meticulous record-keeping and documentation of data.

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. Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

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

Questions should be directed to: Kristina Hightshoe, Kristina.Hightshoe@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by September 17, 2025. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

$15,123 to $17,400 for 30% of a 1.0 Full-time position

$20,164 to $23,200 for 40% of a 1.0 Full-time position

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 unless it is non-exempt. 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.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (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@ucdenver.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.