Open Rank: Biostatistician - Research Scientist or Senior Research Scientist

The Colorado School of Public Health’s Center for Innovative Design and Analysis (CIDA) at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking a Biostatistician/Bioinformatician at the Research (Sr.) Instructor rank to join its team. The position is specifically focused on the analysis of omics data (genetic, microbiome, epigenetic, proteomic and/or metabolomic data) in the biomedical sciences. In this role, you will collaborate with experienced faculty in CIDA and the Department of Biostatistics and Informatics. The individual in this position will consult and collaborate with investigators on all aspects of the research process, including the design of new studies (sample size and analysis planning), data management, complex programming, analysis implementation and data visualization, and dissemination of results. You will be expected to co-author abstracts, oral and poster presentations, and scientific manuscripts, providing high-level, professional, and scientifically rigorous design and analysis support to biomedical researchers at CU Anschutz.

CIDA is dedicated to expanding analytics expertise and research across the CU Anschutz Medical Campus, the largest academic health center in the Rocky Mountain region. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on innovative projects that directly impact public health while receiving mentoring and career development support. Over time, you will be expected to work more independently and apply more advanced methodologies to solve analytic challenges. As part of a dynamic team committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in research and public health practice, you will have the chance to grow professionally while contributing to the advancement of health equity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate on Research Design: Work with investigators to design new studies, including determining appropriate sample sizes, developing analysis plans, and ensuring robust study methodologies.

• Data Management and Integration: Oversee data management tasks, including data pre-processing and integration of complex datasets.

• Advanced Programming and Analysis: Implement and optimize complex programming techniques using tools like R and Python to conduct exploratory data analysis, modeling, and downstream analysis.

• Visualization and Dissemination: Create data visualizations and contribute to the dissemination of research findings through co-authoring abstracts, presentations, and scientific manuscripts.

• Collaboration and Mentorship: Provide high-level design and analysis support under the guidance of doctoral-level biostatisticians/bioinformaticians, while at times mentoring junior researchers, PRAs, and graduate research assistants as needed.

Hybrid – this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

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.

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 (based on percentage of time)
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 11/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

Minimum Qualifications:

This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Research Scientist or Senior Research Scientist based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Research Instructor:

• A MS in Biostatistics, Statistics, Data Science, Bioinformatics or related area of graduate level training at the start date of the position.
• Experience as an analytic consultant or collaborator in graduate school or post-graduate work.
• Experience with omics data (genetic, microbiome, epigenetic, proteomic and/or metabolomic data)

Senior Research Instructor

• A MS in Biostatistics, Statistics, Data Science, Bioinformatics or related area of graduate level training at the start date of the position.
• Experience as an analytic consultant or collaborator in graduate school or post-graduate work.
• Experience with omics data (genetic, microbiome, epigenetic, proteomic and/or metabolomic data)
• At least 5 years of post-graduate experience as an analytic consultant or collaborator.
• Evidence of independence or leadership on research teams.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

Research Instructor

• 1+ year of experience with data management and integration of data sources.
• 1+ year of experience serving as a biostatistician, bioinformatician or data analyst on multiple projects.
• Demonstrated ability of successfully contributing to the analytic elements of multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in several software languages.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a high-performance computing environment.

Senior Research Instructor

• 5+ years of experience with data management and integration of data sources.
• 5+ years of experience serving as a biostatistician, bioinformatician or data analyst on multiple projects.
• Demonstrated ability to compare analytic approaches using simulation or a similar alternative to suggest best-practices for new situations.
• Demonstrated ability to advise on study design and write data analysis sections in grant application or protocols.
• Evidence of continued coding or analytic skill development.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise junior analysts and graduate students.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Data management, data pre-processing, exploratory data analysis, modeling, and downstream analysis of ‘omics data sets, in addition to the integration of multiple omics data types
• Strong knowledge of statistical principles relevant in medical research.
• Ability to analyze and solve complex problems and apply quantitative analytical approaches.
• Ability to investigate the properties of statistical and bioinformatics methodology through simulation or other means.
• Strong programming skills in a common programming language (such as R, python).
• An ability to work with high performance computing environments and cloud computing.
• Good organizational skills across multiple projects, managing own workload, self-directed.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive attitude and the ability to work with a variety of biomedical investigators and colleagues.
• Ability to contribute to the growth and development of the CIDA and the Department.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to be culturally responsive and exercise cultural humility while communicating appropriately and effectively with diverse audiences
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting health equity and/or health justice.
• Ability to advise on study design and write data analysis sections in grant application or protocols.
• Ability to supervise more junior analysts and graduate students.

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 to 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: Cheyret Wood, CHEYRET.WOOD@CUANSCHUTZ.EDU

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

$78,000 to $90,000 for the position of Biostatistician – Research Scientist

$95,000 to $125,000 for the position of Sr. Biostatistician – Sr. Research Scientist

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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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.

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.

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