Software Developer (Senior IT Professional)

Software Developer (Senior IT Professional)

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Physiology and Biophysics

Job Title: Software Developer (Senior IT Professional)

Position # 00846470 - Requisition #39531

Job Summary:

The Scholl lab within the Department of Physiology and Biophysics is seeking a Software Developer to join a team focused on understanding the functions of neurons and circuits in the visual system using experiment and theory. This position offers collaboration across three laboratories, combining retinal electrophysiology and imaging, cellular and circuit modeling, in vivo two-photon microscopy of synaptic and cellular activity, two-photon optogenetic perturbations, CRISPR/Cas9 gene manipulations, and rodent visual behaviors. In addition to understanding normal function, we are interested in degenerative neurological conditions leading to alterations in visual processing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with and support Principal Investigators (PI) and other stakeholders in the area of bioinformatics and data analysis
• Perform scientifically rigorous data management and bioinformatic analyses
• Develop and disseminate a variety of tools designed to access relevant clinical and sample data
• Develop and implement complex analyses pipelines, programming, and data visualization techniques for multi-layered -omics datasets (transcriptome, epigenome, proteome, microbiome, etc.)
• Creatively and effectively integrate data from multiple sources to accelerate discoveries
• Assist with the design and development of major bioinformatics-related programming projects
• Write custom scripts to access databases and analyze data
• Write custom web tools for PIs and other stakeholders
• Independently and creatively identify bioinformatic and data management solutions
• Assist Team Leads, Supervisors and/or management with creation and implementation of processes and procedures and quality improvement initiatives
• Assist and train junior team members
• Assist with developing or develop protocol-specific systems and documents including process flows, training manuals, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) . Maintains subject level documentation and prepares documents, equipment and/or supplies
• Assist with identifying issues related to operational efficiency and shares results with leadership
• Provide the biostatistical/data science expertise and leadership in study design, study oversight, data management, data analysis and manuscript preparation to assist all levels of biomedical investigators and clinicians on new research activities across a wide range of disciplines
• Serve as a resource to PIs and other stakeholders

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

Dr. Benjamin Scholl's lab is a part of the Department of Physiology and Biophysics at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus School of Medicine, which is known for its highly collaborative environment with many opportunities to interact with other sensory systems, behavior and decision making, and computational neuroscience groups.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, management/computer information systems, computer engineering, information + A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.
• Two (2) years of professional experience with data management and bioinformatic analyses.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in computer science, management/computer information systems, computer engineering, information technology, or related field
• Three (3) years of experience analyzing data using high-performance computing

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Advanced knowledge of basic statistical principles relevant in medical research
• Ability to analyze and solve complex problems and apply quantitative analytical approaches
• Demonstrated fluency in one or more programming languages (e.g., R, Python, Perl, Java, C++) and willingness to learn new programming languages as necessary
• Familiarity with statistical analytical concepts and methods
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion
• Knowledge of basic human anatomy, physiology, medical terminology
• Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information

Conditions of Employment:

• The ideal candidate will work at 1.0 FTE, or full time.

How to Apply:

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

1. Curriculum vitae / Resume
2. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Ben Scholl, Benjamin.Scholl@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by April 15, 2026. 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 $75,505 - $96,043 (full-time, 1.0 FTE).