Center for Health Equity, Statistical/Data Analyst, Senior Instructor

Job Summary:

The AMC School of Medicine has an opening for a full-time Senior Instructor position. This position will reside within the Center for Health Equity (CHE) Evaluation and Data Services unit with faculty membership in the Department of Family Medicine (Regular Faculty Series). The Sr. Instructor will be expected to assist with developing research in health equity while collaborating with other members of the CHE, Department of Family Medicine, and other teams on campus. This position will participate in grant writing to secure extramural funding for their research program as well as contributing to CHE-wide funding initiatives. They will provide professional and scientifically rigorous statistical expertise to support the CHE's community-driven data dashboard and evaluation initiatives. This may include GIS mapping and spatial analysis, development and testing of analytic solutions, study design and analytic consultation, management of large datasets, biostatistics expertise, and data visualization techniques. The position involves dissemination of results to a variety of audiences, including community partners. Primary authorship and co-authorship on abstracts, oral and poster presentations, and scientific manuscripts will be involved. Preference will be given to candidates with strong backgrounds in social determinants of health research, community engagement and practice, and quantitative methods.

This position also provides research support to principal and co-investigators (PIs and Co-Is), research proposal development and project implementation, and departmental analytical projects by ensuring data quality, preparing analytic plans, conducting analyses, disseminating results, providing project management and coordinating other research tasks. Further, the individual in this role will provide support and mentorship to student research assistants and other trainees.

Examples of Work Performed

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

• Contributes to a program of research focused on social determinants of health, securing extramural funding through competitive grant applications to federal agencies, foundations, and other funding sources.
• Contributes to grant writing efforts for the CHE, including federal, state, foundation, and private funding opportunities.
• Designs and implements spatial analysis using GIS software to develop and maintain the CHE's community-driven data dashboard to track community health metrics and social determinants of health.
• Writes statistical programs in SAS, R, or other statistical software to analyze data collected from various research projects focused on community health, neighborhoods and built environment and social determinants of health.
• Designs reports, runs advanced queries and develops data transformations in existing database systems to support data interpretation, reporting and systems conversions, including management of data integrity and accuracy.
• Conducts complex statistical analyses including advanced methods (e.g., multilevel and longitudinal mixed effects models, multiple linear and logistic regression, spatial analysis, and survival analysis) with a focus on understanding neighborhood and community-level factors affecting health.
• Develops and implements methodologies for community-engaged research that centers community voice and prioritizes community-defined metrics and outcomes and assists in identifying robust existing data sets/sources for secondary analyses to assess impact.
• Consults with PIs, Co-Is, and community partners on the design and implementation of data collection and analysis methodology for research projects.
• Manages data files that are derived from data collection, with special attention to data sovereignty and ethical data stewardship in community-engaged research and protecting study participant privacy/confidentiality. Maintains and monitors data quality to identify and repair problems in data systems.
• Produces tables, figures, and accessible data visualizations for manuscripts, presentations, grant proposals, and community-facing materials.
• Contributes to writing manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals, writing abstracts for presentations at national and international meetings, and contributes to writing analysis plans for grant submissions. May attend and/or present methodological study findings at professional/scientific meetings.
• Actively participates in educational forums, e.g., statistical seminars, mixed methods group meetings, and community conversations about data and research - both developing and leading these forums and participating as part of ongoing professional development.
• Under the direction of PIs, manages activities, timelines, reports and other study needs. Coordinates and collaborates with PIs, healthcare providers, staff, community partners and other stakeholders to ensure projects are meeting established goals and timelines. Assists with preparing project modifications, amendments and progress reports.

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

The Center for Health Equity (CHE) was established in 2021 to advance community health, wealth, and well-being by addressing barriers to opportunity and improving access to resources through learning, service, research, and advocacy. The Center works in partnership with communities to address social determinants of health, build on community strengths, and develop evidence-based approaches to improve health outcomes in Aurora and beyond.

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

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Master's degree, or higher, in statistics, biostatistics, or related field.
• Minimum two years' programming experience in statistical software (SAS, R, or similar).
• Three years' experience in research/evaluation, including experience with various research methods, data collection, data management and analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. or currently pursuing a PhD in statistics, biostatistics, social epidemiology, public health, social work, sociology, or related field with substantial quantitative training.
• Experience with GIS mapping and spatial analysis of neighborhood and community-level data.
• Training or research experience in health equity, social determinants of health, and/or structural determinants of health.
• Experience working with communities that experience health disparities and engaging community members in research processes.
• Experience in securing extramural funding through competitive grant applications.
• Two years (2) of research experience in healthcare, public health, or social services.
• Experience analyzing large administrative datasets, census data, or electronic medical record data.
• Experience with community-based participatory research approaches.
• Experience with data visualization and creating accessible data products for diverse audiences.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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

• Knowledge of quantitative analytic methods and their application to health equity research.
• Ability to analyze large complex datasets, including spatially referenced data.
• Experience applying inferential statistics, research design principles, data quality assurance approaches and survey research designs.
• Proficiency with GIS and spatial analysis software.
• Grant writing skills and experience with federal, foundation, and other funding mechanisms.
• Excellent computer skills, particularly with statistical software (R, SAS, or similar), GIS platforms, and Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, and Outlook).
• Understanding of community-engaged research methods and ethical approaches to research with communities.
• Versatility and the ability to operate effectively and efficiently according to the needs and demands of concurrent projects and deadlines.
• Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills, and able to maintain diplomacy with all collaborating partners, including community members, faculty, and staff.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical and decision-making skills; ability to independently analyze and resolve complex problems as well as self-directed work capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate statistical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong work ethic including responsiveness to colleagues, attention to detail, and productivity.
• Ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in virtual environment.
• Commitment to the principles of community engagement and co-creation of knowledge with community partners.

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: Lydia Lyon, Lydia.lyon@cuanschutz.edu.

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until May 21, 2025.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

Senior Instructor: $90,000 to $105,000

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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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.