"Research Scientist"

Research Scientist

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department of Pediatrics | Section of Biostatistics

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.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

Anticipated Pay Range: HIRING RANGE: $80,000 to $100,000