Job Summary:

The Department of Biomedical Informatics seeks new faculty members who will strengthen our presence in clinical informatics. The position is open to researchers interested in developing and applying computational approaches to achieve measurable benefits to health care. We are particularly interested in faculty with expertise including, but not limited to, health information systems and interfaces, clinical decision support, clinical informatics education, translation of informatics methods to clinical care, software engineering in the context of clinical care, mobile and digital health, natural language processing, artificial intelligence, human-computer interaction, and medical imaging. The Department's focus includes developing novel models, systems, and tools to improve patient outcomes, effectively translate them into clinical workflows on health information technology platforms, and rigorously evaluate them. In addition to collaborating with informaticists, computer scientists, physicists, software engineers, 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 Received

The position will report directly to the Department of Biomedical Informatics Chair.  

Supervision Exercised

The 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 Field

Biomedical Informatics or an appropriate related field

Key Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:  

• Develop and lead an independent research program.
• Develop novel methods or strategies to apply computation and technology to medicine.
• Develop, apply, translate into practice, and evaluate computational systems (e.g., mobile health, devices, electronic health record tools) to improve healthcare.
• 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:

Hybrid – this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of three or more days per week on campus on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

Why Join Us:

The Department of Biomedical Informatics is the academic home for over 30 tenure-track faculty who use approaches of genome-scale biology, multiscale modeling, mathematical physiology, simulation, machine learning, artificial intelligence, knowledge engineering, human-computer interaction, data integration, or 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 Comprehensive Cancer Center, and the Colorado Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute. The Colorado Center for Personalized Medicine houses the region’s largest Biobank. 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 from 12-member hospitals, more than 800 clinics, and state and national public health databases for research.

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness .

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+ community and all veterans. 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.  

This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Assistant Professor:

• PhD in computer science, engineering, physics, applied mathematics, informatics, statistics, or a related technical field OR MD/DO plus graduate degree in an appropriate technical field  

Associate Professor:

• PhD in computer science, engineering, physics, applied mathematics, informatics, statistics, or a related technical field OR MD/DO plus graduate degree in an appropriate technical field 

Professor:

• PhD in computer science, engineering, physics, applied mathematics, informatics, statistics, or a related technical field OR MD/DO plus graduate degree in an appropriate technical field 

Preferred Qualifications (All Ranks):

• Post-doctoral experience in clinical informatics or clinical research informatics
• Experience collaborating with researchers in multiple different domains and healthcare providers
• Accomplishments and publications in research areas spanning the boundary between the biomedical sciences and the computational sciences.
• Strong computational skills as evidenced by completed projects and developed software, tools, and systems  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

To be successful in this position, candidates will need to demonstrate/be the following:

• Self-motivation, responsibility, and dedication
• Exceptionally team-oriented and able to work with multidisciplinary teams at all levels
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to respectfully lead and supervise others to achieve high productivity
• Strong motivation to collaborate with investigators in multiple different domains 

How to Apply:

When applying, applicants must include:

Do not exceed 6 combined pages for the Research Statement, Diversity Statement, and Education / Teaching Philosophy. Statements may include references, which should be appended and are not included in the page count.

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

Questions should be directed to: Michelle Fiandra@cuanschutz.edu  

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by November 18, 2023. 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:  

PhD:

Assistant Professor: $120,000 to $140,000.

Associate Professor: $155,000 to $175,000.

Professor: $200,000 to $266,000.  

Clinically Active MD/DO:

Assistant Professor: $125,000 to $162,000.

Associate Professor: $187,000 to $277,000.

Professor: $210,000 to $400,000.  

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.

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

ADA 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 hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu ​.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado 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.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine 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 the occupational health medical surveillance program .