"Research Scientist"

Job Details

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department of Pediatrics | Section of Biostatistics

Job Title: Research Scientist

Position #:00733832 – Requisition #:38156

Job Summary:

The Department of Pediatrics Section of Biostatistics has an opening for a full-time Biostatistics Research Scientist. This is a key research-faculty position in the Department of Pediatrics for the Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Shared Resource (BBSR) of the University of Colorado Cancer Center. The person in this position will work with investigators on all biostatistical aspects of the research process including the design of new studies, structuring data collection systems, data reduction and analysis, and preparation of abstracts, talks, and manuscripts. In this environment, the BBSR faculty will interact and collaborate with other biostatistics faculty on applied research projects throughout the University. The position will provide biostatistics consulting and collaboration primarily with researchers on cancer-related projects.

Key Responsibilities:

The Research Instructor position will have four major roles:

• (1) to collaborate with Cancer Center researchers on the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus as part of the BBSR;
• (2) to collaborate on NIH and other Federal grant submissions;
• (3) to provide general consulting in medical data collection and analysis methodology consulting (grants, protocol review, study design, power and sample size, data analysis, abstracts, manuscripts);
• (4) to provide education on biostatistics to collaborators and trainees (students, residents, fellows).

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

With an abundance of sunshine and mountains nearby, the Colorado Front Range is the place to be! The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus ranks among the top 20 medical centers in the country. CU Anschutz has top ranked clinical programs in family medicine and pediatrics, and the basic science and applied health research programs attract more NIH funding than any other university in Colorado. CU-Anschutz is home to the University of Colorado Hospital, The Children's Hospital of Colorado, and the University of Colorado Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Public Health, providing access to an array of possibilities to improve lives across a spectrum of ages and disease states.

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.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Master's degree in biostatistics (received or imminent)
• Two years of experience in biostatistical consulting, preferably in an academic setting, or in a hospital, CRO or pharmaceutical setting.

Condition of Employment:

• Must successfully pass a drug test through Children's Hospital Colorado
• Must be willing and able to pass a national criminal background check

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience with statistical consulting in a health care field, especially in cancer research.
• Excellent R programming skill, experience in RedCap or omic analysis is a plus.
• Experience in study design (particularly Phase I/II clinical trials), including sample size and power estimation.
• Strong statistical expertise with proficiency in SAS or R for data cleaning, summarization, and advanced statistical analyses (e.g., survival analysis, logistic regression, GLM, longitudinal modeling).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to critically evaluate study aims, identify potential design and analysis pitfalls, and proactively propose solutions to investigators.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects independently, including communicating timelines and setting expectations with collaborators.
• Skilled in preparing statistical sections for publications and grant applications.
• Competence in data presentation and documentation using tools such as Word, LaTeX, knitr/R Markdown, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex statistical concepts to non-statistical audiences.
• Experience working effectively both independently and in collaborative team settings.

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: andrew.nicklawsky@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by 12/1/2025. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

$80,000 to $100,000

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.

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