Biostatistician - Research Scientist

University of Colorado System; Aurora (CO); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical: Multiple plan options

Dental: Multiple plan options

Disability, Life, Vision insurance

Retirement 401(a) plan with employer 9

Paid Time Off: vacation, sick leave, 0

Job summary

University of Colorado Anschutz seeks a Biostatistician at the Research Scientist rank to design and analyze biomedical studies, mentor researchers, and contribute to publications. Hybrid work on campus with collaboration across CIDA and the Department of Biostatistics and Informatics.

You will apply advanced methods, manage datasets, and co-author abstracts and manuscripts while growing independently in a supportive research environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of statistical principles relevant in medical research.
• Ability to analyze and solve complex problems using quantitative methods.
• Strong programming skills in a common statistical software package (SAS, R).
• Experience working with high-performance computing environments and cloud computing.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on research design: determine sample sizes, develop analysis plans, ensure robust methods.
• Oversee data management and integration of complex datasets.
• Implement and optimize statistical programming to conduct exploratory analysis, modeling, and downstream analyses.
• Create data visualizations and contribute to dissemination of findings in abstracts, presentations, and manuscripts.
• Mentor junior researchers and provide high-level design and analysis support.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Research collaboration

Data visualization

High-performance computing

Education

Graduate training in Biostatistics/Statistics/Data Science

Tools

SAS

R

Python

HPC/Cloud computing

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Biostatistics and Informatics, Center for InnovativeDesign and Analysis

Job Title: Biostatistician - Research Scientist

Position # 00854454: – Requisition #41655:

Job Summary:

Are you passionate about advancing public health through innovativeresearch? The Colorado School of Public Health's Center forInnovative Design and Analysis (CIDA) at the University of ColoradoAnschutz Medical Campus is seeking a Biostatistician at theResearch Scientist rank to join its team. In this role, you willcollaborate with experienced faculty in CIDA and the Department ofBiostatistics and Informatics. The individual in this position willconsult and collaborate with investigators on all aspects of theresearch process, including the design of new studies (sample sizeand analysis planning), data management, complex programming,analysis implementation and data visualization, and disseminationof results. You will be expected to co-author abstracts, oral andposter presentations, and scientific manuscripts, providinghigh-level, professional, and scientifically rigorous design andanalysis support to biomedical researchers at CU Anschutz.

CIDA is dedicated to expanding analytics expertise and researchacross the CU Anschutz Medical Campus, the largest academic healthcenter in the Rocky Mountain region. This position offers a uniqueopportunity to work on innovative projects that directly impactpublic health while receiving mentoring and career developmentsupport. Over time, you will be expected to work more independentlyand apply more advanced methodologies to solve analytic challenges.As part of a dynamic team committed to research and public healthpractice, you will have the chance to grow professionally whilecontributing to the advancement of health initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate on Research Design: Work with investigators to designnew studies, including determining appropriate sample sizes,developing analysis plans, and ensuring robust studymethodologies.
• Data Management and Integration: Oversee data management tasks,including data pre-processing and integration of complexdatasets.
• Advanced Programming and Analysis: Implement and optimize complexstatistical programming techniques using tools like R and Python toconduct exploratory data analysis, modeling, and downstreamanalysis.
• Visualization and Dissemination: Create data visualizations andcontribute to the dissemination of research findings throughco-authoring abstracts, presentations, and scientificmanuscripts.
• Collaboration and Mentorship: Provide high-level design andanalysis support under the guidance of doctoral-levelbiostatisticians, while at times mentoring junior researchers,PRAs, and graduate research assistants as needed.

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

The Colorado School of Public Health is a collaborative endeavorinvolving the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (CUAnschutz), Colorado State University (CSU), and the University ofNorthern Colorado (UNC). The Colorado School of Public Health isthe first and only accredited school of public health in the RockyMountain Region, attracting top-tier faculty and students fromacross the country and providing vital contributions towardsensuring our region's health and well-being. Collaboratively formedin 2008 by CU Anschutz, CSU, and UNC, the Colorado School of PublicHealth provides education programs, including a Master'sconcentration in global health, innovative research that places theSchool in the top 20 in NIH funding among Schools of Public Health,and community service that addresses public health issues includingchronic disease, healthcare access, climate, and environmentalthreats, emerging infectious diseases, population mental health,ONE HEALTH and injuries for the Rocky Mountain region, nationallyand 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 anexcellent 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 grosspay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year (based on percentage oftime)
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 11/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on allCU 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 ofhire.

• A Biostatistics, Statistics, Data Science, or related area ofgraduate level training at the start date of the position.
• Experience as an analytic consultant or collaborator in graduateschool or post-graduate work.
• Experience with Type 2 Diabetes research.
• Experience collaborating in large NIH/NIDDK consortia.
• Experience with multiple NIH funded cohorts.
• Experience applying unsupervised learning methods including hardand soft clustering.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ year of experience with data management and integration ofdata sources.
• 1+ year of experience serving as a biostatistician or dataanalyst on multiple projects.
• Demonstrated ability of successfully contributing to the analyticelements of multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in several statistical programming softwarelanguages.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a high-performance computingenvironment.
• Or equivalent combination of education, training, and experiencethat provides the individual with the required knowledge, skillsand abilities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of statistical principles relevant in medicalresearch.
• Ability to analyze and solve complex problems and applyquantitative analytical approaches.
• Ability to investigate the properties of statistical methodologythrough simulation or other means.
• Strong programming skills in a common statistical softwarepackage (such as SAS, R).
• An ability to work with high-performance computing environmentsand cloud computing.
• Good organizational skills across multiple projects whilemanaging self-directed workload.
• Positive attitude and the ability to work with a variety ofbiomedical investigators and colleagues.
• Ability to contribute to the growth and development of the CIDAand the Department.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including theability to be responsive and exercise humility while communicatingappropriately and effectively with a variety of audiences.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employerand complies with all applicable federal, state, and local lawsgoverning nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed tocreating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respectand dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds toapply, including protected veterans and individuals withdisabilities.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicantswith disabilities throughout the employment application process. Torequest an accommodation pursuant to the Americans withDisabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADACoordinator at [e-mail].

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated toensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff,students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conductbackground investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteerin healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliatedhospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will berequired to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillancepolicies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, orvolunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certainresearch areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, youmust enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

$78,000 to $90,000

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range ofpossible compensation at the time of posting. This position is noteligible 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 plansand retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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