Bioinformatician

Job Summary:

This position will serve as a Faculty member of Pediatric Hem/Onc/BMT-CT in the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders (CCBD). The focus of this position will be the development and implementation of novel statistical and computational methods motivated by potential applications to areas such as genomics, cancer systems biology, imaging or systems modeling. The work will involve both methodological research with biostatistics faculty and collaboration with biomedical investigators. This position will be located in close proximity to Pediatric Heme/Onc Research Labs on the Anschutz Medical Campus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Applying concepts of molecular biology and genomics/genetics into a Bioinformatics format
• Support and analysis of other genomic data sets, including those from microarray, RNA-sequencing, chromatin binding, DNA sequencing (e.g., amplicon, whole exome, whole genome), DNA topology analysis, single-cell sequencing approaches, STR and qPCR.
• Conduct data analysis of data sets and will perform associated customized programming as required and support the use of academic and commercial software products
• Use modern data science paradigm, such as tidyverse, to analyze and interpret data, while ensuring the accuracy of the analysis.
• Analysis of high throughput sequencing data
• Consult with collaborators about their biological inquires within a statistical / data driven format.

Why Join Us:

The Hematology/Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplant Section within the Pediatrics Department is nationally recognized for providing excellent consultation, clinical care, and surgery for children and adolescents with cancer and blood disorders. Our renowned team of multidisciplinary experts provides thousands of children who are fighting cancer and blood disorders with world-class care and cutting-edge treatments - all while pioneering new therapies and cures through groundbreaking research.

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: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness.

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.

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

Research Instructor:

• An M.S. or equivalent experience in Bioinformatics/Biostatistics/Computational Biology or related fields
• Experience programming and attributable source code in Shell script, R, Python, or related languages that are widely used in Bioinformatics
• A demonstrated experience of a developed algorithm, pipeline, or database with application to multi-omic using R package in CRAN and Bioconductor.

Assistant Research Professor:

• A Ph.D. or equivalent experience in Bioinformatics/Biostatistics/Computational Biology or related fields
• Experience programming and attributable source code in Shell script, R, Python, or related languages that are widely used in Bioinformatics
• A demonstrated experience of a developed algorithm, pipeline, or database with application to multi-omic using R package in CRAN and Bioconductor.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A specialist understanding in a highly relevant field in cancer research, such as immunology, developmental biology, cell signaling, or a specific cancer type (e.g., prostate, breast)
• Experience in training researchers in bioinformatics skills and techniques
• Interest in developing new analytical workflows for emerging technologies (e.g., multiplexed ion beam imaging or single cell technologies)
• An active GitHub repository and experience with working in a software development team

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• An ability to work collaboratively as part of multiple groups of researchers on distinct projects
• Excellent time management and organizational 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: Tzu Phang, PhD TZU.PHANG@CUANSCHUTZ.EDU

Screening of Applications Begins:

Screening begins on immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

Research Instructor: $84,000 to $94,000

Assistant Research Professor: $120,000 to $130,000

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

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.