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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Research Associate
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Position Number: 5914877
Location: Aurora, CO
Position Type: Health - Public and Environmental Health

Research Associate

Research Associate - 35848 Research Faculty Description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Center for Innovative Design and Analysis (CIDA)

Working Title: Research Associate

Position #:00830009 - Requisition #: 35848

Job Summary:

The Colorado School of Public Health (ColoradoSPH) has an opening for a full-time Research Associate, Biomedical Informatician position within the Research Associate track. This position will reside within the Center for Innovative Design and Analysis (CIDA) with faculty membership in the Department of Biostatistics and Informatics. This is a doctoral level team science position and similar to team science track faculty positions at other institutions. CIDA is a campus wide analytics center charged with expanding the analytics expertise and research for the Anschutz Medical Campus. The person in this position will join over three dozen master's and PhD trained faculty in CIDA and over three-dozen faculty and research personnel in the Department of Biostatistics and Informatics.

The work for this position is with expertise in biomedical informatics, biostatistics, data science, or a related field. The incumbent will play a key role in developing a learning health system, leveraging electronic health record (EHR) data to support clinical research in pulmonary medicine. They will work closely with the Pulmonary Translational Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Core, Health Data Compass (the campus' EHR data warehouse), and pulmonary investigators to create tools and systems that enable near-real-time insights into patient care.

The Research Associate is a key research-faculty position in the Center and Department. A Research Associate is expected to provide high-level, professional and scientifically rigorous informatics/data science collaborative support to biomedical researchers at CU Anschutz. They are expected to become a significant contributor in their collaborations, and partner to define and shape the research direction of the team. A person in this position works with investigators on the data architecture design aspects of the clinical care and research process, including: design of new instruments and data presentation, structuring data collection systems, the application of state-of-the-art informatics methodologies, and analyses. They will be involved in, and at times lead, learning health system product development including dash boards, white papers, treatment policy changes. They will also be involved in, and at times lead, traditional research products including, abstracts, oral and poster presentations, and scientific manuscripts. Depending on the particular collaborations interesting informatics /data science research opportunities may arise; although it is not the emphasis of the position.

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

Key Responsibilities:

Develop EHR-based tools and dashboards to support pulmonary research and clinical decision-making, focusing on patient demographics, treatment outcomes, and opportunities for improved care.
Collaborate with the Division's Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Core and Health Data Compass to maintain and optimize EHR data resources.
Lead and mentor junior investigators, including fellows, in the use of informatics tools and methodologies for pragmatic research.
Contribute to the design and execution of pragmatic clinical trials, integrating real-world data to drive evidence-based improvements in patient care.
Develop a collaboration research portfolio that includes involvement in preparation of grant applications, analyses, and publication of data generated from funded studies.

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:

CIDA is the campus wide analytics center and provides consulting and in-depth collaboration for researchers on the Anschutz Medical Campus and the surrounding community. CIDA builds successful collaborations with over 30 groups on campus, and have team members on more than 60 grants. The person in this position will join a curious and dynamic group of master's and doctoral trained faculty in CIDA and over three-dozen faculty and research personnel in the Department of Biostatistics and Informatics.

Professional and research activities in the Department of Biostatistics and Informatics and The Center for Innovative Design and Analysis are wide ranging bridging informatics and biostatistics to create a data science motivated faculty. The faculty research is a mix of methodology and team science/collaborative work.

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 wellbeing. 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, access to healthcare, climate and environmental threats, emerging infectious diseases, population mental health, ONE HEALTH and injuries for Rocky Mountain region, nationally and globally. The School is committed to diversity and inclusion in its faculty, staff, administration, and student body. The School intentionally builds the public health infrastructure toward health equity and the elimination of health disparities for all communities.

The ColoradoSPH aims to build a diverse and representative academic community that recognizes the importance of social, economic, health, and environmental justice. We strive to promote equity, diversity, and to be a model of inclusive excellence. As a tri-campus partnership, ColoradoSPH stands with academic, practice, and community partners nationwide to condemn racism, injustice, and inequity. Please click here to learn more about our equity, diversity, and inclusion commitment statement and plan to dismantle structural racism: https://coloradosph.cuanschutz.edu/about-us/diversity-inclusive-excellence.

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.

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, ethnically minoritized individuals, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an Age-Friendly University. 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.

PhD in biomedical informatics, biostatistics, data science, or related discipline.
1 year of working with EHR data, including data extraction, cleaning, and analysis for clinical research purposes including time during graduate studies.
1 year of experience in pragmatic studies and real-world data applications including time during graduate studies.
Strong collaborative skills and ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

1 year post-graduate experience working with EHR data, including data extraction, cleaning, and analysis for clinical research purposes.
1 year post-graduate experience in pragmatic studies and real-world data applications.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strong knowledge of basic statistical principles relevant in medical research.
Strong knowledge of EHR data architectures and ontologies.
Evidence of an ability to conduct methods research or investigate the validity of new methods in their area of study.
Evidence of developing informatics techniques or pipelines and applying them in new situations.
Ability to analyze and solve complex data wrangling problems.
Strong collaborative skills and ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.
Experience mentoring junior investigators or fellows.
Strong programming skills in multiple languages including SQL, Python, R, or others.
Experience with high-performance computing environments.
Good organizational skills across individual projects, managing own workload.
Positive attitude and the ability to work with a variety of biomedical investigators and colleagues.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
An innate desire to learn new methods and technologies and adapt to the demands of a fast paced and ever-evolving research environment.
Ability to contribute to the growth and development of the CIDA, The Division of Pulmonary, and the Department.
Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to be culturally responsive and exercise cultural humility while communicating appropriately and effectively with diverse audiences.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
Curriculum vitae / Resume
Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Ryan Peterson, PhD at ryan.a.peterson@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by January 24, 2025. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range for this position has been established as

$90,000 - $113,630

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 may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

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.
Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References Job Category
: Faculty Primary Location
: Aurora Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 21742 - CSPH-CIDA Gen Ops Schedule
: Full-time Posting Date
: Jan 7, 2025 Unposting Date
: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Ryan Peterson, PhD Posting Contact Email: ryan.a.peterson@cuanschutz.edu Position Number: 00830009

To apply, visit https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=35848&lang=en