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University of Colorado | Anschutz Medical Campus

Adult and Child Consortium for Health Outcomes Research and Delivery Science (ACCORDS) and the Division of Health Policy and Research, Department of Medicine

Open Rank, Open Track Faculty Position/Biostatistics & Analytics Core Director – Hybrid Work Position

Position# 00623189 – Requisition# 25072

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

The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon start date.  Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be found at:

Anschutz: https://www.ucdenver.edu/docs/librariesprovider284/default-document-library/3000-general-admission/3012---covid-19-vaccination-requirement-and-compliance.pdf?sfvrsn=4e9df3ba_2

Denver: https://www.ucdenver.edu/coronavirus

Exemptions vary by campus location/department.

Campus/Unit-Specific Exemptions:

• Anschutz Campus – Exemptions are allowed for medical or religious reasons.
• Denver Campus - Exemptions are allowed for medical, religious, or personal reasons.
• Consolidated/Central Services Administration – Will follow Anschutz policy on exemptions.

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 University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $650 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.

Nature of Work:

The Adult and Child Consortium for Health Outcomes Research and Delivery Science (ACCORDS) and the Division of Health Policy and Research, Department of Medicine at the University of Colorado seek a faculty member with expertise in biostatistics and health-related research experience.  Candidates should be at the level of Associate or Full Professor or equivalent. This faculty position will have their academic affiliation in the Division of Health Care Policy and Research in the Department of Medicine and will lead a well-established Biostatistics & Analytics Core in ACCORDS.  Specific areas of interest include expertise in pragmatic trials, step-wedge designs, longitudinal data, causal inference, cluster-randomized trials, and analysis of electronic health records.

ACCORDS is a research center supporting the advancement of pragmatic research in health, health services research and T3-T4 translational research.  ACCORDS is jointly funded by the School of Medicine and Children’s Hospital Colorado. ACCORDS serves as the focal point for health care professionals, researchers, and analysts from across the Anschutz Medical Campus to foster multidisciplinary collaborations that bring together our campus’ diverse skills and talents to pursue health services research and education. In addition, ACCORDS cultivates strong research and educational collaborations with an array of partners including the Colorado School of Public Health, Children’s Hospital Colorado, Denver Health, Kaiser Permanente Colorado, University of Colorado Health, community organizations, and state and local government agencies.  ACCORDS has programs in Dissemination and Implementation Science, Patient-Centered Decision Making, Education, Data Science, and Community Engagement and Outreach, as well as cores in Qualitative and Mixed Methods Science, Practice-Based Research Networks (PBRNs), Biostatistics & Analytics for Health Services Research, Economic Analysis, and Mobile Health and Health Information Technology. The ACCORDS Biostatistics & Analytics Core is an essential component needed to achieve ACCORDS’s research and educational missions.

The mission of the Division of Health Care Policy and Research (HCPR) is to design and conduct health services research, policy analyses and evaluations of innovations, programs and policies that increase the value of healthcare services from multiple perspectives across the lifespan and generations. Faculty members investigate how implementation (as well as de-implementation when appropriate), dissemination and sustainability of innovations in healthcare services, organizational structure, payment models, and quality improvement and measurement approaches influence value throughout our health care system. In addition to grant-funded projects, HCPR actively pursues contract funding from federal and state government agencies that represent unique opportunities for funding acquisition.

The successful candidate will lead the ACCORDS Biostatistics & Analytics Core as a key member of a diverse and experienced team of analysts, data scientists, and biostatisticians.  Responsibilities include mentoring junior biostatisticians and data analysts, managing time allocations for the Core’s biostatisticians, and contributing to ACCORDS’ educational mission.  In addition to leading the Core, the candidate will have institutional funding to consult with faculty on applied research projects and preparing proposals to secure external funding.  The incumbent will engage in collaborative research as part of an interdisciplinary team on multiple grant-funded projects with colleagues across the Anschutz Medical Campus. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to develop and conduct original methodological research, if desired.  Additional responsibilities include contributing to our educational mission, mentoring post-docs and faculty across the various ACCORDS-sponsored fellowships, and supporting other educational programs across campus. The successful candidate will also have the ability to recruit multiple new faculty members and will be able to hire post-doctoral scholars.

This is a full-time, 12-month position, to start as soon as possible with substantial non-grant secured funding for consultation and development roles.  This posting seeks experienced individuals with prior collaborative research experience and funding.  Substantial experience writing portions of grants at the federal level (e.g., R01 awards at NIH/AHRQ or equivalent) is required. The position will involve significant consulting with and mentoring other faculty on relevant research methods, grant applications, and publications. The rank of appointment within the School of Medicine will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  ACCORDS offers a hybrid work environment with a mixture of on-site and off-site work.

Supervision received:

Dr. Allison Kempe, Director of ACCORDS and Dr. Mark Gritz, Head of the Division of Health Care Policy and Research, will supervise the position.

Supervision exercised:

The incumbent will supervise biostatistics faculty and researchers at ACCORDS.

Responsibilities / Examples of Work Performed:

• Direct the Biostatistics Core within ACCORDS. The purpose of the Core is to provide mentorship and consultation for faculty and fellows, work collaboratively to support proposal development and secure external funding, contribute or lead publication activities and support educational activities, as well as to develop applied methodologies in the area of T3-T4 biostatistical science.
• Serve as a mentor for faculty career development awards at ACCORDS
• Serve as a co-investigator on multiple research studies
• Serve on ACCORDS and Division committees as a faculty representative

Salary and Benefits:

The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at:

$150,000 - $200,000 annually at Associate Professor

$200,000 - $250,000 annually at Full Professor  

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

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.

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

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Diversity and Equity:

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?.

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, persons within the LGBTQ+ community, and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

The University of Colorado Denver | 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.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Expertise in developing and conducting biostatistical pragmatic research in health, health services research or evaluations of health care innovations
• Demonstrated skills in grant acquisition and management, particularly at the federal level (e.g., NIH, AHRQ)
• Demonstrated record of peer reviewed publications in collaborative research in diverse areas of health research.
• Willingness and ability to provide biostatistical expertise to other health services research investigators
• Willingness and ability to provide mentoring to junior faculty and fellows
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Minimum Qualifications – Associate Professor:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• A doctoral degree in biostatistics, statistics, applied mathematics or related fields
• Six years of experience with demonstrated success in collaborative health services research
• A portfolio of peer reviewed publications in behavioral science, public health and/or medical journals

Preferred Qualifications – Associate Professor:

• Demonstrated success receiving R01 or equivalent federal funding as a Co-I or PI in health services research areas
• At least six years of postdoctoral experience in an academic setting or research institute
• Experience in managing a biostatistical consulting group
• Expertise in: “big data” analysis, electronic health records, pragmatic trial design, cluster-randomized trials, causal inference, observational studies, and structural equation modeling

Minimum Qualifications – Full Professor:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• A doctoral degree in biostatistics, statistics, applied mathematics or related fields
• Ten years of experience with demonstrated success in collaborative health services research
• A significant portfolio of peer reviewed publications in behavioral science, public health and/or medical journals

Preferred Qualifications – Full Professor:

• Ten years demonstrated success receiving R01 or equivalent federal funding as a Co-I or PI in health services research areas in an academic setting or research institute
• Experience in managing a biostatistical consulting group
• Expertise in: “big data” analysis, electronic health records, pragmatic trial design, cluster-randomized trials, causal inference, observational studies, and structural equation modeling