Description
University of Colorado School of Medicine

University of Colorado | CU Anschutz Medical Campus

School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics

Section of Endocrinology

Assistant Professor

Position #00694412– Requisition #20496

 

* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment.  We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.

The Department of Pediatrics, Section of Endocrinology has an opening for a full-time Assistant Professor position. 

Nature of Work:

• This position will provide biostatistics consulting and collaboration for cancer-related researchers at University of Colorado Comprehensive Cancer Center. This is a key faculty position for the Cancer Center Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Shared Resource (BBSR) in the Department of Pediatrics. This is a 1.0FTE (full-time) position.
• The incumbent in this position will work with investigators on all biostatistical aspects of the research process including the design of new studies including investigator initiated trials (IITs), structuring data collection systems, data analysis, and preparation of abstracts, talks, manuscripts, and grant proposals. There is a strong encouragement for statistical method development for this position. In this role, the BBSR faculty member will interact and collaborate with other clinical faculty on applied cancer related research projects throughout the University. This position may also involve collaboration with other biostatistics faculty at the University. In addition, this position may include opportunities to teach special topic workshops or seminar series.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical and research facility serving 4,500 students, and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges, and receives over $500 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care. Read CU Anschutz Quick Facts here.

Position Emphasis:

• Perform data management and statistical analysis on cancer related projects for the University of Colorado Cancer Center as a member of BBSR:
  • Provide consultation on study designs including clinical trial designs.
  • Create prediction models using classic logistic regression or machine learning approaches.
  • Provide statistical consultation and data analysis to lung, breast, prostate, head and neck, colorectal and brain cancer-related projects.
  • Develop data collection processes and quality control procedures o Conduct protocol review o Assist with grant and trial proposal.
  • Provide manuscript assistance for abstracts and publications.
• Develop new statistical methodologies or apply newly developed statistical approaches to appropriate cancer-related research projects.
• Teaching responsibilities include teaching the course of Design of Clinical Trials, small group classes for cancer center investigators about statistical principle and practice, short courses and seminars for Phase 1 designs with model-based designs.

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will be responsible for travel expenses related to the interview process and any relocation expenses, if applicable.

Salary and Benefits:

The hiring rate (or budgeted rate) for this position has been established at $107,000.

The above salary rate represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate at the time of posting.

The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at Employee Services.

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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. 

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

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Diversity and Equity:

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Office of Equity: https://www1.ucdenver.edu/offices/equity

The University of Colorado Denver | 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 and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctor of Philosophy in Biostatistics, Applied Statistics, or related field
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in biostatistical consulting (*experience in a graduate assistant position or postdoctoral fellow position may be eligible for consideration)
• Minimum of 1 year experience in clinical trial designs and multivariate analyses, including survival (*experience in a graduate assistant position or postdoctoral fellow position may be eligible for consideration)
• Experience with SAS and R statistical software

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must successfully pass a 10-panel drug test through Children's Hospital Colorado
• Must be willing and able to pass a national criminal and sex-offender background check

Preferred Qualfications:

• Prior experience in biostatistical consulting in an academic, hospital, health care field, contract research organization (CRO) or pharmaceutical setting
• Prior experience working on federal grants
• Prior experience in Git and Github for version control and Markdown for reproducible research
• Prior experience with DBMS such a REDcap and Oncore

Competencies:

• Ability to develop new statistical analysis techniques or novel clinical trial designs.
• Knowledge of clinical trial designs and machine learning techniques
• Proficiency with statistical modeling techniques (survival, logistic regression, GLM and longitudinal data analysis)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe, and standard data presentation packages such as LaTeX, Knitr or Markdown
• Ability to handle multiple projects with various principal investigators simultaneously, within vigorous timelines
• Excellent written communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to write statistical sections within publications and grant applications that are appropriate for the target audience
• Ability to work collaboratively with minimal supervision and in a team atmosphere
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to create/maintain positive working relationships with investigators, faculty, and staff
• Strong attention to detail, with ability to problem solve and resolve questions/concerns with investigators, faculty, or other statisticians
• Highly responsive and communicative, which includes the ability to provide updates/detailed reports to investigators and investigators

Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Aurora
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Mar 17, 2021
Unposting Date: Ongoing