Bioinformatics - Assistant Professor Research

Job Summary:

The Department of Dermatology seeks new faculty members who will strengthen the department's work in precision dermatology by complementing the research, teaching, and service efforts of existing faculty and connect with our school's Department of Dermatology. The ideal faculty recruited through this search will bring distinct dry-lab methodological strategies to bear on common problem dermatologic diseases. We expect such faculty may have expertise in population genetics or computational biology.

We expect this recruit's experience will be strengthened by connections to the Department of Biomedical Informatics (DBMI). DBMI is home to approximately 30 tenure-track faculty who use approaches of population genetics, genome-scale biology, multiscale modeling, mathematical physiology, simulation, machine learning, knowledge engineering, human-computer interaction, data integration, or mathematical and predictive analytics to marry disparate but related aspects of the campus's clinical and research portfolios to advance knowledge and improve healthcare. The department's faculty are committed to creating inclusive research environments and deploying algorithms that advance equity and reduce healthcare disparities.

Key Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and lead an independent research program
• Develop and apply novel computational methods
• Develop, apply, translate into practice, and evaluate computational systems to improve dermatologic care delivery
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the translational community to obtain external funding and publish high-impact manuscripts
• Mentor pre- and post-doctoral trainees

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

The Department of Dermatology is an internationally renowned program that provides comprehensive resources for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions of the skin. Our mission is to lead collaborative innovation in the understanding and treatment of dermatologic disease through excellence in patient care, education, research, and community engagement.

The Anschutz Medical Campus includes a vibrant and entrepreneurial basic research community with multiple areas of excellence and translational impact. There are many opportunities on campus to translate data-intensive research advances into improved care. The Department of Biomedical Informatics is collocated on the Anschutz Medical Campus with the UC Health University of Colorado Hospital, Children's Hospital Colorado, and the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center. The Anschutz Campus is home to Colorado's only Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Colorado Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute. The Colorado Center for Personalized Medicine houses the region's largest Biobank. Genetic data from approximately 100,000 participants is available for research. The campus has invested significantly in an enterprise health data warehouse collecting electronic health record data from 15 hospitals and dozens of clinics for research. This warehouse integrates electronic health record data for 1.7 million active patients from 12-member hospitals, more than 800 clinics, and state public health databases for research.

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, ethnic minorities, 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, Genetics, Genomics, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field OR MD/DO plus graduate degree in an appropriate technical field
• Accomplishments and publications in research areas spanning the boundary between the biomedical sciences and the computational sciences.
• Evidence of completed projects, developed software, tools, and systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Post-doctoral experience in biomedical informatics

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

To be successful in this position, candidates will need to demonstrate/be the following:

• Self-motivated, responsible, and dedicated
• Exceptional team-oriented and able to work with multidisciplinary teams at all levels
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to respectfully lead and supervise others to achieve high productivity
• Strong motivation to collaborate with investigators in multiple different domains

How to Apply:

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

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

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

Questions should be directed to: Jennifer Nevener at Jennifer.Nevener@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by December 30, 2024.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

$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.

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.