Associate Professor – Regular Series-35207FacultyDescriptionUniversity of Colorado Anschutz Medical CampusDepartment: Department of Biomedical InformaticsJob Title: Associate Professor – Regular SeriesPosition #00828211:– Requisition #:35207Job Summary:The Department of Biomedical Informatics seeks a new faculty member who will strengthen our presence in phenotyping, standards development, and work with major national NIH-funded initiatives. In this search, we seek to hire a researcher with strong experience in developing standards, especially in the area of AI. We are particularly interested in faculty who have expertise leading efforts in this space for national efforts, including the coordination and collaboration elements of these exercises. The Department’s focus includes developing novel models, systems, and tools to improve patient outcomes, effectively translating them into clinical workflows on health information technology platforms, and rigorously evaluating them. In addition to collaborating with informaticists, computer scientists, physicists, systems biologists, data scientists, and physicians in the Department, we anticipate that the faculty member will develop new collaborations with other departments, health system personnel, and multidisciplinary research groups on the Anschutz Medical Campus.Supervision ReceivedThe position will report directly to the Department of Biomedical Informatics Chair.Supervision ExercisedThe position will supervise project(s) technical staff (Master’s-level data scientists, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, etc.) and will assist in coordination of professional staff activities and efforts.Professional FieldBiomedical Informatics or an appropriate related field.Key Responsibilities:Develop and lead an independent research program.Develop novel methods or strategies to apply computation and technology to medicine.Individually and in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, obtain external funding and publish impactful manuscripts.Mentor pre- and post-doctoral non-clinical and clinical trainees.Work Location:Remote Possible– this role is eligible for remote work, though the work conducted as part of the overall group should include significant on-site presence and the individual should be able to travel to CU Anschutz as needed for meetings.Why Join Us:The Department of Biomedical Informatics is the academic home for over 30 tenure-track faculty who use genome-scale biology, multiscale modeling, mathematical physiology, simulation, machine learning, artificial intelligence, knowledge engineering, human-computer interaction, data integration, and mathematical and predictive analytics to marry disparate but related aspects of the campus’s clinical and research portfolios. The department’s faculty are committed to creating inclusive research environments and deploying algorithms that promote equity and reduce healthcare disparities, and ultimately improve healthcare. Faculty in DBMI are supported by departmental investments in research administration, business operations, software engineering, and grant and scientific writing teams. The department has established promotion and tenure expectations that recognize real-world impact through multiple paths, including developing new technologies, informatics operations requiring independent intellectual contributions, and publication of original research.The Anschutz Medical Campus includes a vibrant and entrepreneurial 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 co-located on the Anschutz Medical Campus with the UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital, Children’s Hospital Colorado, and the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center. DBMI enjoys collaborations with numerous centers and units on campus. For example, the CU Anschutz Center for Combat Medicine and Battlefield (COMBAT) Research has been created to solve the U.S. military’s toughest medical challenges by leading high-impact research, education, and innovation, turning military medical research gains into better health care for all. The Anschutz Campus is home to Colorado’s only NIH-supported Comprehensive Cancer Center (the University of Colorado Cancer Center) and Clinical and Translational Science Award hub (the Colorado Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute). The Colorado Center for Personalized Medicine houses the region’s largest biobank, which is one of the nation’s largest academic biobanks. Research into women’s health and sex differences is a key theme in the department that enjoys strong connections with the Ludeman Family Center for Women’s Health 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 >2.5M active patients, more than 800 clinics, and state and national public health databases for research.Why work for the University?We have AMAZING benefits and offerexceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:Medical: Multiple plan optionsDental: Multiple plan optionsAdditional Insurance: Disability, Life, VisionRetirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross payPaid Time Off: Accruals over the yearVacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)Holiday Days: 10/yearTuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campusesECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail serviceThere 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+ communityand 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 or a related technical field (e.g., computer science, engineering, physics, applied mathematics, statistics) OR MD/DO plus graduate degree in an appropriate technical fieldA track record of accomplishments consistent with appointment to the rank of Associate Professor in the University of Colorado School of MedicinePreferred Qualifications:Experience serving as an Associate Professor in the University of Colorado School of Medicine or a similar peer institution.Accomplishments and publications in research areas spanning the boundary between the biomedical sciences and the computational sciences.Attributable contributions to the development of standards by local, national, or international bodies.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:To be successful in this position, candidates will need to demonstrate/be the following:Self-motivation, responsibility, and dedicationExceptionally team-oriented and able to work with multidisciplinary teams at all levelsExcellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.Ability to respectfully lead and supervise others to achieve high productivityStrong motivation to collaborate with investigators in multiple different domainsHow 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 position2.Curriculum vitae / Resume3.Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email addressApplications are accepted electronically ONLY atwww.cu.edu/cu-careers .Questions should be directed to: DBMI.HR,[email protected]Screening of Applications Begins:Immediately and continues until October 21, 2024.Anticipated Pay Range:The starting salary range (or hiring range ) for this position has been established asHIRING RANGE:$173,000The 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/153125ADA 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[email protected].Background Check Statement:TheUniversity of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campusis 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 othervaccine 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 theoccupational health medical surveillance program.Application Materials Required:Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of ReferencesJob Category:FacultyPrimary Location:AuroraDepartment:U0001 — Anschutz Med Campus or Denver-21925 – SOM-BIOMED Informatics Gen OpsSchedule:Full-timePosting Date:Oct 16, 2024Unposting Date:Oct 22, 2024, 1:59:00 AMPosting Contact Name:DBMI.HRPosting Contact Email:[email protected]Position Number:00828211
