Posting Detail Information

Working TitleFACC Research Radiologist Part-time

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Research Professional PositionYes

Posting Number202500342AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleResch Sci/Scholar III

Number of Vacancies

Work Hours/Week30

Proposed Annual Salary Range200,000-235,000- Based on 1 FTE (Full-time); 0.75 FTE ($ 150,000 - $176,250)

Employee Benefits

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Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on03/24/2025

Description of Work Unit

Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.

The Department of Clinical Sciences mission is to assure the health and productivity of animals to meet societal needs through high quality educational programs for professional veterinary medical students, graduate veterinarians, and the public through a faculty and veterinary medical center of excellence, and to advance and disseminate comparative biomedical knowledge in an environment of interdisciplinary collaboration.

Position Summary

The CSU - VTH has consistently been ranked in the top 5 veterinary teaching hospitals in North America over the last several decades. This achievement is driven by a strong commitment to advancing veterinary care standards through cutting-edge research. Additionally, we support the One Health initiative by leveraging animals as superior translational models in various fields, from cancer therapeutics to osteoarthrosis etiology and control.

Part of being a top tier research university means the continuous evolution of resources to elevate the quality of the body of knowledge we are providing. Creating this position will help with the advanced imaging needs of the CSU - VHS , supporting both the clinical services as well as greatly increasing the research capabilities by providing technical and consultative services for grant writing and promoting consistency in image analysis.

We propose a new 75% position to provide support to advanced imaging needs in the Veterinary Health System and to faculty across CSU - VHS requiring imaging resources for research. This role will handle a portion of the clinical caseload while providing timely, reliable, and reproducible image analysis. The position will also serve an educational role, training interns, residents, and visiting scholars in advanced imaging modalities, while enhancing technical and reporting resources for optimized imaging quality and quantity. The appointment would also support collaborative research with external entities and industry.

KEY SERVICES :

• Improve clinical outcomes by providing timely and clinically relevant analysis of advanced imaging studies.

• Promote increased efficiency in workflow and increased clinical and clinical research caseload as it relates to advanced imaging.

• Standardize and objectively assess research-based imaging to minimize bias and variability.

• Optimize the use and utility of advanced imaging resources that currently exist within the VHS including developing new workflow and study protocols.

• Assist in trial design where imaging is a primary objective or a component including establishment of imaging protocols/quality control measures and reporting metrics before the study commences.

• Mentor young investigators and house officers with projects related to advanced imaging.

• Act as principal or co-investigator in clinically based research projects and facility grants, participate in scientific presentations, and author manuscripts.

• Establish successful external collaborative opportunities to forge multi-institutional research goals and partnerships with industry, consortia, and other academic (human and veterinary medicine) institutions.

Department may provide visa sponsorship for this position, depending on eligibility and the availability of institutional support. Candidates requiring visa sponsorship are encouraged to apply and may discuss specific circumstances during the hiring process.

Required Job Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent plus 7 years of experience

• Board Certification in Radiology through the American College of Veterinary Radiology or European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging

• Demonstrated experience in research publication

• Demonstrated experience in an academic environment

• Demonstrated experience as a principal investigator on competitive research grants

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD)

• Demonstrated experience with advance imaging including PET /CT in a clinical and or research setting

• Prior faculty rank of Associate Professor or above

• Demonstrated experience teaching and or mentoring graduate students

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryData Review and Analysis

Duty/Responsibility

• Radiology research supporting project development, study design related to radiology, data review, manuscript writing, and grant collaboration.

Percentage Of Time50

Job Duty CategoryImaging Analysis

Duty/Responsibility

• Clinical coverage evaluating advanced imaging studies for the VHS clinical service, establishing efficient workflow, and investigating new opportunities to increase case throughput and numbers.

• Part of this duty will include instructing residents, interns, and visiting scholars in advanced imaging modalities.

Percentage Of Time30

Job Duty CategoryCommunity Engagement

Duty/Responsibility

• Outreach, collaboration, and education within and outside the CSU community as it relates to advanced imaging

Percentage Of Time20

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by 3/24/2025, 11:59pm (MT). Interested applicants must submit a cover letter which addresses how professional experiences align with identified required and preferred qualifications of the position, a current resume, and the names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references by full consideration date of March 24, 2025. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to Samantha Garcia cvmbs-clinscihr@colostate.edu. If you have questions, please contact Samantha Garcia cvmbs-clinscihr@colostate.edu

Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Department may provide visa sponsorship for this position, depending on eligibility and the availability of institutional support. Candidates requiring visa sponsorship are encouraged to apply and may discuss specific circumstances during the hiring process.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Search ContactSam Garcia; cvmbs-clinsci_hr@colostate.edu

EEO

Colorado State University ( CSU ) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume or CV

Optional Documents