Assistant Research Professor

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical CampusDepartment: Department of Biomedical InformaticsJob Title: Assistant Research ProfessorPosition #00826458 - Requisition #34622Job Summary:This position is for an Assistant Research Professor whose academic home will be in the Department of Biomedical Informatics. The overall goal of the research group where this faculty member will work is to discover new insights into genome function and the genetic basis of complex human phenotypes through analysis of diverse genetics, genomics, and clinical data. The Stranger Lab is at the forefront of groundbreaking research, merging human genetics, bioinformatics, statistical analysis of multidimensional data, and cutting-edge computer science to unravel the complexities of health and disease. By innovating methods to identify and interpret context-specific genetic effects, the lab is advancing discoveries on the impact of sex and gender on the genetics of complex traits. Our current research spans critical areas including cancer, neuropsychiatric and cardiac traits, immune-mediated traits, clinical laboratory tests, and women's health. We are seeking a passionate individual who is driven to significantly impact the field through groundbreaking research and inventive solutions.The Assistant Research Professor will be expected to work independently and in collaboration with other members of the research group and other teams on campus and nationally and internationally. They will provide professional and scientifically rigorous statistical genetics and informatics expertise. This may include workflow and tool development, development and testing of computational and analytic solutions, study design and analytic consultation, biostatistics expertise, data visualization techniques, support and mentorship of junior lab members, grant writing, and dissemination of results to a variety of audiences with varying levels of computational and statistical expertise. Primary authorship and co-authorship on abstracts, oral and poster presentations, and scientific manuscripts will be involved. Preference will be given to those with a strong background in statistical genetics and genomics, broad computational skills, and experience with complex data structures, distributed analytic tools, techniques for reproducibility, and open-source solutions.The Assistant Research Professor will join a highly interactive, supportive, and interdisciplinary group of faculty, staff scientists, postdoctoral fellows, engineers, and students in the Department for Biomedical Informatics who are inventing and deploying advanced analytics and knowledge integration approaches. They will also join the thriving community of the Ludeman Family Center for Women's Health Research that supports women's health research and the researchers leading discoveries in sex and gender medicine and women's health. The goal of building this community is to make the Anschutz Medical Campus a leader in translating data into advances in research discoveries, health care delivery, and population health and in scaling these to provide nationwide benefit through innovative technologies.Key Responsibilities:Design and lead data management, processing, and analysis using a variety of methods, approaches, and visualizations, including development of new computational solutions. (55%)Write and submit grant proposals to secure funding for research projects. (15%)Disseminate research findings by writing and publishing in peer-reviewed journals and presenting at national and international conferences. (5%)Manage data storage and access for the group. (5%)Manage laboratory resources, maintain website, and ensure compliance with institutional and federal regulations. (5%)Assist in onboarding, supervision, and mentoring of graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and research staff. (15%)Work Location:Remote

- this role is eligible to work remotely, but the employee must be in the United States.Why Join Us:The Department of Biomedical Informatics (DBMI) provides a fantastic environment for faculty to thrive and pursue their career goals. DBMI has a dedicated team for Grants Development and Scientific Writing, and a Software Engineering Team that can provide invaluable feedback to improve the quality of your code and your programming skills. Furthermore, we have access to the biobank of the Colorado Center for Personalized Medicine, a large biorepository of genetic and clinical data that serves as a critical resource for genetic research.The Stranger Lab at DBMI provides a dynamic and innovative environment where cutting-edge genetics research integrates with sex differences and women's health. Collaborate daily with statistical geneticists, bioinformaticians, computer scientists, and medical doctors to make biomedical discoveries to improve health for all. As the largest academic health sciences campus in the Rocky Mountain region, CU Anschutz encompasses six health professional schools, over 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked partner hospitals. This vibrant department offers unique opportunities for growth, collaboration, and impact.Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications:PhD degree in Statistical Genetics, Human Genetics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Biostatistics, or related field8 years professional experience analyzing human genetics and genomics data5 years professional experience with distributed and cloud computing, version control, and techniques for reproducibilityPreferred Qualifications:Significant biomedical research output including being first and/or last author on high-impact peer-reviewed publications.Experience with successful grant writing.Experience managing and mentoring trainees and/or research staffExperience collaborating in Human Genetics and/or Genomics ConsortiaExperience managing or co-managing multi-user Linux-based computational serversExperience with web-site creation and maintenanceExperience applying machine learning techniques for genetic/genomic applicationsExperience wrangling, cleaning, and analyzing electronic health record dataHow 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 positionFive professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email addressGithub, if available.Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.Questions should be directed to: DBMI HR, dbmi.hr@cuanschutz.eduScreening of Applications Begins:Immediately and continues until September 20, 2024.Anticipated Pay Range:The starting salary range ( or hiring range ) for this position has been established as

HIRING RANGE:

$120,000 to $145,000.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.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.

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