Job Summary:

This position is for a Research Assistant Professor whose academic home will be in the Department of Biomedical Informatics. The overall goals of the research group where this faculty member will work are to build, deploy, and evaluate clinical decision support tools using complex and high-volume clinical data, often in high-risk environments such as intensive care units. We also develop methods and tools necessary to achieve our mission and to fill critical gaps in the field.

The Research Assistant Professor will be expected to work independently and in collaboration with other members of the research group and other teams on campus and nationally and internationally. They will provide professional and scientifically rigorous biostatistics and data science expertise. This may include workflow and tool development, development and testing of computational and analytic solutions, study design and analytic consultation, complex data visualization techniques, and dissemination of results to a variety of audiences with varying levels of computational and statistical expertise. Primary authorship and co-authorship on abstracts, oral and poster presentations, and scientific manuscripts will be involved. Preference will be given to those with broad computational skills and experience with complex data structures, distributed analytic tools, relational databases, cloud computing, techniques for reproducibility, and open source solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead data management, processing, and analysis using a variety of methods, approaches, visualizations, and reporting frameworks
• Develop and test new computational solutions
• Consult with investigative teams to solve problems for specific projects

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit:

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• PhD in Biostatistics
• 5+ years of experience after PhD as a data scientist or biostatistician
• 5+ years professional experience with machine learning techniques, distributed and cloud computing, version control and techniques for reproducibility

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with management of large relational databases and the ability to extract data from SQL-based and other databases
• Experience collaborating with national biomedical and scientific agencies
• Experience managing or co-managing multi-user Linux-based computational servers
• Current CU Anschutz Faculty
• Post-training track record of developing innovative R packages as evidenced by at least 5 R packages available on CRAN.
• Post-training track record of developing innovative Shiny apps and other forms of dissemination as evidenced by published manuscripts that include links to functional Shiny apps.
• Significant manuscript development and publication experience including at least 50 published manuscripts

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of basic statistical principles relevant in health medical research
• Ability to analyze and creatively solve complex problems
• Strong programming skills in R, Python, SQL
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to disseminate results to a wide variety of audiences
• Good organizational skills across multiple projects and the ability to manage one's own work load, self-directed
• A positive attitude and the ability to work with a variety of investigators and colleagues

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. Three 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: Michelle Fiandra at michelle.fiandra@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until 5 days after posting

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

$115,000 to $125,000

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.

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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:

The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon start date. Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be found at:

Unit-Specific Exemptions:

• Anschutz Campus – Accommodations may be granted for medical or religious reasons.

The University of Colorado seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.