Asst Professor Clinical (C/T)

Job Summary:

The Colorado School of Public Health (ColoradoSPH) has an opening for a full-time Assistant Professor - Biostatistician position within the clinical teaching track. This position will reside within the Department of Biostatistics and Informatics and the Center for Innovative Design and Analysis (CIDA).

The position involves teaching in the biostatistics graduate program and collaborations with anesthesiology and emergency medicine clinician scientists and involves integration of GWAS and imaging data. This faculty member is expected to develop a reputation as a team scientist in a particular area of biomedical or health research.

The position offers attractive career perspectives for talented and highly motivated individuals who enjoy teaching and are motivated to contribute to highly collaborative and innovative translational and clinical research.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach one course to graduate students in the Department of Biostatistics and Informatics
• Mentor Department students and junior faculty members who support collaborative research
• Develop a collaboration research portfolio that includes involvement in preparation of grant applications, analyses, and publication of data generated from funded studies.
• Establish themselves as a national leader in the practice of biostatistics and as a team scientist.

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

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
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Doctoral degree (PhD, ScD, DrPH) in biostatistics/statistics or equivalent quantitative discipline
• 1 course of classroom teaching as instructor or teaching assistant
• 4 years of collaborative biostatistics experience in an academic research setting.
• Experience working in anesthesiology.
• Experience conducting GWAS analysis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two or more years of In-person and/or remote teaching experience as instructor
• Experience managing multiple collaborations simultaneously.
• Evidence of ability to conduct statistical methods work in an area.
• Evidence of ability to secure collaborative grant funding as co-investigator.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Developing educational materials and practices such as courses, presentations, and/or publication of innovative teaching methods
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate appropriately with diverse audiences
• Ability to work both independently and as a part of teams.
• Advanced knowledge of advanced statistical principles relevant in medical research
• Advanced programming skills in a common statistical software package (such as SAS, R, python, etc.)
• Ability to analyze and solve complex problems and apply quantitative analytical approaches.
• Good organizational skills across individual projects, managing own workload
• Positive attitude and the ability to work with biomedical investigators and colleagues in CIDA and the Department of Biostatistics and Informatics
• Ability to contribute to the growth and development of CIDA and the Department
• Excellent problem-solving skills

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. 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: Mary Sammel, mary.sammel@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until 7/13/2025

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

$120,000 to $150,000

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.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

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 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:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine 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, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.