Biostatistician Open Rank: Instructor/Senior Instructor

Biostatistician - Open Rank: Instructor/Senior Instructor - 31698 Faculty

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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Adult and Child Center for Health Outcomes Research and Delivery Science (ACCORDS)

and the Division of Health Care Policy and Research in the Department of Medicine

Job Title: Biostatistician - Open Rank: Instructor/Senior Instructor

Position #00638606 - Requisition #31698

Job Summary:

Key Responsibilities

• Participation in collaborative research, including grant and manuscript writing.

• Developing analytic plans and determining the most appropriate statistical methods.

• Conducting and supporting power and sample size calculations and data analysis.

• Contribute to internal analytic team learning activities for Master's-level analysts as well as PhD biostatisticians that focus on research methods and statistics.

• Actively participates in educational forums (e.g., statistical seminars, works in progress group meetings), including delivering lectures and consultations for fellows and other trainees.

• Reporting results, using a variety of statistical databases, spreadsheets, slide presentations and graphics software, consulting with other project staff as needed.

• Serve as a principal investigator or co-investigator in the role of biostatistician on funded grant proposals.

• Attend and/or present methodological study findings at professional/scientific meetings.

Work Location:

Hybrid

Why Join Us:

Position #00638606 - Requisition #31698

Job Summary:

Key Responsibilities

• Participation in collaborative research, including grant and manuscript writing.

• Developing analytic plans and determining the most appropriate statistical methods.

• Conducting and supporting power and sample size calculations and data analysis.

• Contribute to internal analytic team learning activities for Master's-level analysts as well as PhD biostatisticians that focus on research methods and statistics.

• Actively participates in educational forums (e.g., statistical seminars, works in progress group meetings), including delivering lectures and consultations for fellows and other trainees.

• Reporting results, using a variety of statistical databases, spreadsheets, slide presentations and graphics software, consulting with other project staff as needed.

• Serve as a principal investigator or co-investigator in the role of biostatistician on funded grant proposals.

• Attend and/or present methodological study findings at professional/scientific meetings.

Work Location:

Hybrid

Why Join Us:

Diversity and Equity:

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Instructor:

• Master's degree in statistics, biostatistics, or related field.

• Five years of SAS, R, or other statistical programming experience.

• Five years of experience in research/evaluation, including experience with various research methods, data collection, data management, and statistical analysis.

Senior Instructor:

• PhD or equivalent degree in statistics, biostatistics, or related field or Master's degree in statistics, biostatistics, or related field with 10 years experience in research/evaluation, including experience with various research/statistical methods, data collection, data management and statistical analysis.

• Minimum five years of SAS, R, or other statistical programming experience.

• Experience developing and contributing to power and sample size calculations and data analysis the methods sections of manuscripts and/or proposals.

• Two years of research experience leading statistical analysis on funded research studies in relevant areas.

Preferred Qualifications:

Instructor:

• Five+ years of experience developing and contributing to the methods sections of proposals and manuscripts.

• Five+ years of research experience in healthcare with knowledge and experience with health services research and/or T3-T4 analyses.

• Five+ years of experience analyzing electronic health record data, health care claims data, patient reported outcome data, and/or health related survey data.

Senior Instructor:

• Minimum 10 years of research experience in health outcomes research.

• Experience developing and submitting manuscripts to peer-reviewed journals and other publications.

• Experience mentoring statistical analysts.

• Experience in `big data' analysis with primary areas of interest including electronic health record data, pragmatic trial design including cluster-randomized trials, and/or advanced techniques to approach causal inference and confounding in observational studies.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of basic and advanced statistical principles and analytic methods relevant in health services research

• Strong knowledge in applying inferential statistics, research design principles, data quality assurance approaches, and/or survey research designs.

• Knowledge of statistical computing and/or Bayesian inference.

• Strong programming skills in one or more common statistical software packages (such as SAS, R, Python, Stata, MATLAB and/or SPSS).

• Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills, and ability to maintain diplomacy with all collaborating partners.

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills; ability to independently analyze and resolve complex problems.

• Versatility and the ability to operate effectively and efficiently according to the needs and demands of concurrent projects and deadlines.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to cultivate and advocate for an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion based on the position's responsibilities.

How to Apply:

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

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The Adult and Child Center for Outcomes Research and Delivery Science (ACCORDS) and the Division of Health Care Policy and Research in the Department of Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine seek a faculty member with health-related research experience and expertise in biostatistics. Candidates can be at the level of Instructor or Senior Instructor. Specific areas of interest include expertise in one of more of the following areas: pragmatic trials, longitudinal data analysis, causal inference, cluster-randomized trials, analysis of electronic health record data, and analysis of large health care claims data. The successful candidate will have opportunities to collaborate with over 70 ACCORDS affiliated faculty and other health services researchers from the Schools of Medicine, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Public Health, Dental Medicine, and the College of Nursing. The candidate will be funded to consult with investigators regarding applied research and will engage in collaborative research with faculty across a broad spectrum of health services and T3-T4 research. In addition, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop and conduct original methodological research if desired. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, supporting proposals to secure external funding, contributing to sponsored research projects, and contributing to our educational mission including teaching post-docs and faculty across the various ACCORDS sponsored fellowships and other educational programs. The successful candidate will conduct rigorous, externally-funded research that contributes to the ACCORDS's and Division's missions. The incumbent will play a role in the expansion of currently funded programs, funding acquisition in new promising areas, and help develop collaborative relationships across the Anschutz Medical Campus, as well as with external partners. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 2-3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

This faculty position will have their academic affiliation in the Department of Medicine and will be a part of a well-established Biostatistics and Analytics Core in ACCORDS, a research center supporting the advancement of health services research and T3-T4 translational research that is jointly funded by the School of Medicine and Children's Hospital Colorado. ACCORDS serves as the focal point for health care professionals, researchers, and analysts from across the Anschutz Medical Campus to foster multidisciplinary collaborations that bring together our campus's diverse skills and talents to pursue health services research and education. In addition, ACCORDS cultivates strong research and educational collaborations with external partners including the Colorado School of Public Health, Children's Hospital Colorado, Denver Health, Kaiser Permanente Colorado, UCHealth, other health care delivery systems, community organizations, and state and local government agencies. ACCORDS has methodological cores in Biostatistics and Analytics, Economic Analysis, Learning Health Systems, Mobile Health and Informatics, Pragmatic Research and Trials, and Qualitative and Mixed Methods; as well as programs in Dissemination and Implementation Science, Patient-Centered Decision Making, Education, and Community Engagement and Outreach. 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: ~~~ - Open Rank: Instructor/Senior Instructor

The Adult and Child Center for Outcomes Research and Delivery Science (ACCORDS) and the Division of Health Care Policy and Research in the Department of Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine seek a faculty member with health-related research experience and expertise in biostatistics. Candidates can be at the level of Instructor or Senior Instructor. Specific areas of interest include expertise in one of more of the following areas: pragmatic trials, longitudinal data analysis, causal inference, cluster-randomized trials, analysis of electronic health record data, and analysis of large health care claims data. The successful candidate will have opportunities to collaborate with over 70 ACCORDS affiliated faculty and other health services researchers from the Schools of Medicine, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Public Health, Dental Medicine, and the College of Nursing. The candidate will be funded to consult with investigators regarding applied research and will engage in collaborative research with faculty across a broad spectrum of health services and T3-T4 research. In addition, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop and conduct original methodological research if desired. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, supporting proposals to secure external funding, contributing to sponsored research projects, and contributing to our educational mission including teaching post-docs and faculty across the various ACCORDS sponsored fellowships and other educational programs. The successful candidate will conduct rigorous, externally-funded research that contributes to the ACCORDS's and Division's missions. The incumbent will play a role in the expansion of currently funded programs, funding acquisition in new promising areas, and help develop collaborative relationships across the Anschutz Medical Campus, as well as with external partners. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 2-3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

This faculty position will have their academic affiliation in the Department of Medicine and will be a part of a well-established Biostatistics and Analytics Core in ACCORDS, a research center supporting the advancement of health services research and T3-T4 translational research that is jointly funded by the School of Medicine and Children's Hospital Colorado. ACCORDS serves as the focal point for health care professionals, researchers, and analysts from across the Anschutz Medical Campus to foster multidisciplinary collaborations that bring together our campus's diverse skills and talents to pursue health services research and education. In addition, ACCORDS cultivates strong research and educational collaborations with external partners including the Colorado School of Public Health, Children's Hospital Colorado, Denver Health, Kaiser Permanente Colorado, UCHealth, other health care delivery systems, community organizations, and state and local government agencies. ACCORDS has methodological cores in Biostatistics and Analytics, Economic Analysis, Learning Health Systems, Mobile Health and Informatics, Pragmatic Research and Trials, and Qualitative and Mixed Methods; as well as programs in Dissemination and Implementation Science, Patient-Centered Decision Making, Education, and Community Engagement and Outreach. 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: ~~~ (~~~) .

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.

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

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s): Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at ~~~/cu-careers (~~~) . Questions should be directed to: Katie Colborn, ~~~ (~~~)

Screening begins on 11/6/23.

The starting salary range () for this position has been established as $75,000 - $95,000 annually at $95,000 - $120,000 annually at The above salary 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: ~~~ (~~~)

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 ~~~ (~~~) ?.

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.

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 (~~~) .

Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References : Faculty : Aurora Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 21099 - SOM-MED-HCP&R Gen Operations : Full-time : Nov 1, 2023 : Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Katie Colborn Posting Contact Email: ~~~ (~~~) Position Number: 00638606jeid-2c32287ea992cb4d896b85088b0d4e62

The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.