Adjoint Instructor Biostatistician at University of Colorado

University of Colorado AnschutzDepartment: Physical Medicine and RehabilitationJob Title: Instructor - BiostatisticianPosition #: Requisition #:38481 Job Summary:The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine seeks an outstanding candidate for a Biostatistician position. This will be a 0.05 0.10 faculty at the rank of Instructor.Applicants with a background in statistical and computational methods in molecular biological science and related areas are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will join an established team that is leading research efforts in the intersection between brain health and biological processes. The team is one of the premier organizations that has existing clinical and preclinical studies and will continue with future studies that improve psychological health outcomes detects risk and protective factors in mental health and determines biological mechanisms associated with brain health. This highly collaborative team performs high-impact studies that allow them to develop new strategies to ameliorate dysbiosis and neuroinflammation and reduce chronic disease burden.Key Responsibilities:Bioinformatics Nature of Work: 50%Successful individuals will participate in the development validation implementation and quality control for bioinformatics. This position will include identifying and implementing state of the art bioinformatics techniques for innovative analysis. Additionally this position will assist with clinical study development to identify novel biological targets and advises how those measurements can be applied to bioinformatics analysis.Examples of Duties Performed: Apply basic to intermediate statistical programming and epidemiological methods to support research projects. Prepare clean and manipulate datasets for use in detailed data queries and analyses. Generate tabulations and visual representations of data (e.g. charts graphs) using report-building tools with minimal oversight. Interpret analysis results and contribute to drafting clear and concise research reports. Coordinate tasks and provide guidance to support staff (e.g. Research Assistants interns) in the preparation of basic research deliverables. Develop automated scripts codes and calculations to streamline recurring tasks and analysis workflows. Perform data validation and error checking on projects of basic to intermediate complexity under supervision. Develop detailed specifications and documentation for data analysis files consistency checks tables figures and project status tracking. Identify and assess data needs and potential data gaps in collaboration with senior staff.Statistician Nature of Work: 30%Providing expertise on analytic methods and plans while managing preparing and analyzing data from current program evaluation projects. Supporting electronic medical record database and distributed data network projects in efforts including developing data harmonization data quality evaluation and data standardization to support the learning health care system and researchExamples of Duties Performed Assist with data collection and analysis for public health surveillance projects clinical studies or similar initiatives. Respond to data and analysis requests from internal teams external partners and stakeholders under direction. Collaborate with principal investigators scientists epidemiologists and fellow biostatisticians on research efforts. Communicate statistical methods and results to internal and external clients when directed by senior staff.Technical Writing Nature of Work: 20%Provide support for technical writing that includes reports grant development and manuscript preparation. Successful individuals will lead development and dissemination of research publications and reports involving the data and analysis conducted.Examples of Duties Performed: Contribute to technical and scientific writing for reports publications and presentations. Prepare and deliver presentations on assigned basic research topics. Participate in working groups to address research questions or organizational initiatives. Provide feedback on internal business processes and help develop documentation for best practices and standards. Support training and onboarding of junior-level staff and interns. Maintain a professional courteous and respectful demeanor in all interactions with coworkers clients and stakeholders. Actively participate in identifying process improvements and communicating solutions to leadership.Why Join Us:The University of Colorado (CU) is one of the nations premier educational and research institutions and is ideally suited to carry out this project. Built as state-of-the-art the Anschutz Medical Campus (AMC) consists of three zones: an education zone with facilities for training in the medical and health-related fields a research zone that houses the various graduate programs and a clinical care zone with the University of Colorado Hospital (UCH) and the Childrens Hospital the CU AMCs primary adult and pediatric hospital partners nearby. The university is considered by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education to have very high research activity with a basic classification of Research Universities. UCH a teaching hospital affiliated with the CU Denver has a $644 million 820000-square-foot facility at the AMC. The Childrens Hospital withsquare feet opened in 2007 to the south of the campus. CU is one of 34 public universities to be a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities. The CU AMC campus is located adjacent to the newly constructed Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center.The Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) programs span the range of services with the latest advances in rehabilitation care for children and adults with complex medical needs. Subspecialties related programs and affiliates together embody one of the most skilled (and recognized) groups of rehabilitation experts in the nation. The PM&R department has 15 offices with 2500 square feet of space and 5 cubicles with 400 square feet of space for faculty and research staff. PM&R has 11 full-time administrative staff responsible for department coordination grants and contract management and technology management.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: Qualifications: A M.S. degree in a relevant field associated with mathematics statistics or computational science. Three (3) years of experience in field of bioinformatics statistics or related field. U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident only due to funding restrictions.Preferred Qualifications: Published manuscripts in high-impact scientific journals. Previous bioinformatics expertise that is focused on human studies Hands-on experience with SOL and/or R is highly preferred. Familiarity with other programming/statistical software packages (e.g. SAS Python Stata SPSS R) is a plus. Ability to create automated reports and perform intermediate coding for statistical and data analysis workflows.Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Strong understanding of programming syntax logic and data manipulation principles. Ability to select and apply appropriate statistical methods for basic and intermediate analyses. Familiarity with data system design informatics and data visualization tools and practices. Ability to debug and review coding by peers. Effective communication skills both verbal and written. Skilled in summarizing and presenting complex information in a clear organized way. Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently as needed. Excellent time management and multitasking skills; able to manage multiple deadlines with oversight. High attention to detail and strong organizational skills. We are looking for an innovative and collaborative scientist or engineer with both the background and the vision to help build a globally recognized research program. Further we seek someone committed to excellence in complex interdisciplinary research on brain health.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 position2. Curriculum vitae / Resume3. Three (3) to five (5) professional references including name address phone number (mobile number if appropriate) and email addressApplications are accepted electronically ONLY at should be directed to: Angel Garcia MBA Sponsorship Statement:We are unable to sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.Screening of Applications Begins:Screening begins immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration apply by 15 Dec 2025.Anticipated Pay Range:The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position at 1.0 FTE has been established as $97000 to $110000.The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the Universitys 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.Total Compensation Calculator: Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: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. 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 .Background Check Statement:The University of Colorado Denver 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:CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and othervaccine preventable diseases. If you work visit or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work visit or volunteer addition if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties you must enroll in theoccupational health medical surveillance program. 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