Research Operations Manager

Research Operations Manager

This position will be primarily responsible for managing the Department of Emergency Medicine research administration, research staffing, operational processes, and infrastructure, under the leadership of the Vice Chair / Associate Vice Chairs for Research. The Department of Emergency Medicine has a large, diverse research portfolio of over $40 million from funders such as the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Defense, the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, health foundations, and others. There are 27 research faculty and more than 50 research staff across 11 teams and programs. Research domains span clinical trials, pragmatic research, health services research, basic animal research, epidemiology, clinical informatics, public health research, and implementation science. Ensuring efficiency, adherence to university and funder policies and regulatory requirements, and supporting career development, healthy teams, collaboration, and innovation are a major goal of the department research enterprise.

This role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings. The Department of Emergency Medicine conducts research into areas such as trauma, injury prevention, opioid misuse, critical care, mental health, pharmacogenomics, toxicology, global health, and healthcare policy. The Department values team members who are eager to pursue further training and growth as a researcher professional. The successful applicant will have a passion for research, enjoy and excel in the sharing of knowledge and life-long learning, and have a desire to work in a collaborative and driven pool of talented co-workers.

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

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To apply, please submit the following document(s) :

Questions should be directed to Hayley Tuttle, hayley.tuttle@cuanschutz.edu. Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by October 22, 2025. The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $71,244 - $90,622.

The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.