Description
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO
Anschutz Medical Campus
Colorado School of Public Health
Department of Biostatistics and Informatics
Center for Innovative Design and Analysis
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
BIOSTATISTICIAN
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The University of Colorado l Anschutz Medical Campus 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.
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Nature of Work
The Colorado School of Public Health (ColoradoSPH) has an opening for a
full-time position at the rank of Research Associate - Biostatistician.
The ColoradoSPH strives to promote diversity and equity and to be a model of inclusive excellence. We are committed to enhancing diversity among our faculty and strongly encourages individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.
Center for Innovative Design and Analysis (CIDA) is a campus wide analytics center charged with expanding the analytics expertise and research for the Anschutz Medical Campus. This person in this position will join over two dozen master’s and PhD trained faculty in CIDA and over three-dozen faculty and research personnel in the Department of Biostatistics and Informatics.
The work for this position is split between consulting, the Clinical and Translational Science Institute’s Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Research Design Program, and major collaborative research groups. The Research Associate is a key research-faculty position in the Department. A Research Associate is expected to provide high-level, professional and scientifically rigorous biostatistics/data science consulting and collaboration support to biomedical researchers at CU Anschutz. They are expected to become a significant contributor in their collaborations, and partner to define and shape the research direction of the team. A person in this position works with investigators on the design and analytical aspects of the research process, including: design of new studies, structuring data collection systems, the application of state-of-the-art methodologies, analyses, and preparation of abstracts, oral and poster presentations, and scientific manuscripts. Depending on the particular collaborations interesting biostatistics/data science research opportunities may arise; although it is not the emphasis of the position.
The collaboration needs are varied ranging from design and analysis of 1) electronic health records and administrative data, 2) multi-‘omics data, and 3) general clinical research, including clinical trials. The individual will be presented with a mix of standard applications and new and challenging data requiring use of state-of-the-art methodologies and novel solutions. The desire to learn continuously and try new analytic approaches are key features of all faculty in CIDA.
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 wellbeing. Collaboratively formed in 2008 by CU Denver, CSU and UNC, the Colorado School of Public Health provides training, innovative research and community service to actively address public health issues including chronic disease, access to healthcare, environmental threats, emerging infectious diseases, and costly injuries.
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is the only comprehensive academic health sciences center in Colorado, the largest academic health center in the Rocky Mountain region and one of the newest education, research and patient care facilities in the world. Currently home to 25,000 employees, more than 5,000 degree-seeking students and two nationally recognized hospitals that handle 1.7 million patient visits each year, CU Anschutz trains the health sciences workforce of the future, carries out a broad range of research, and cares for the state’s children, adults, and veterans. CU Anschutz features schools of medicine, pharmacy, dental medicine and public health, a college of nursing and a graduate school.
CU Anschutz has many opportunities for collaboration across the health sciences, with multidisciplinary centers for prevention research, Latino research and policy, cancer, outcomes research, and American Indian/Alaska Native health, among others. CU Anschutz is located in Aurora, Colorado, a community that is racially/ethnically and socio-economically diverse.
Supervision Received
The Research Associate will be supervised by the CIDA Director.
Supervision Exercised
This position will have supervisory responsibilities over the data science faculty and students in CIDA.
Examples of Work Performed
The Research Associate will work independently with investigators spanning the spectrum of biomedical and public health research on an academic health sciences campus. This individual will provide the biostatistical/data science expertise and leadership in study design, study oversight, data management, data analysis and manuscript preparation to assist all levels of biomedical investigators and clinicians on new research activities across a wide range of disciplines. The Research Associate will be expected to develop leadership roles in their collaborations and become known for their areas of expertise across the campus and region.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Strong knowledge of basic statistical principles relevant in medical research.
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Evidence of an ability to conduct methods research or investigate the validity of new methods in their area of study.
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Evidence of developing data analysis techniques or pipelines and applying them in new situations.
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Ability to analyze and solve complex problems and apply quantitative analytical approaches.
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Strong programming skills in multiple languages including R, Python, SAS, or others.
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Experience with high-performance computing environments.
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Good organizational skills across individual projects, managing own workload.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Positive attitude and the ability to work with a variety of biomedical investigators and colleagues.
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Excellent problem-solving skills.
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An innate desire to learn new methods and technologies and adapt to the demands of a fast paced and ever-evolving research environment.
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Ability to contribute to the growth and development of the CIDA, their collaboration and the Department.
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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
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Demonstrated commitment to promoting health equity and/or health justice
Salary and Benefits
The salary / salary range for this position has been established at $93,000 to $110,000. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, rank, internal equity, experience, education, and area of expertise. The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at Employee Services.
University of Colorado Denver | 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 checks for all new employees prior to their employment.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work. Alternative formats of this ad are available upon request for persons with disabilities.
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 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.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work. Alternative formats of this ad are available upon request for persons with disabilities.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusive Excellence
The ColoradoSPH aims to build a diverse and representative academic community that recognizes the importance of social, economic, health, and environmental justice. We strive to promote equity, diversity, and to be a model of inclusive excellence. As a tri-campus partnership, ColoradoSPH stands with academic, practice, and community partners nationwide to condemn racism, injustice, and inequity.
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 and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.
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