Job Details

Type: Full-Time (Tenure Track)
Salary Range: $108,750 – $118,125 per year (commensurate with experience and qualifications)
Posted: November 15, 2025
Application Due: December 16, 2025 (11:59 PM MT)
Category: Biostatistics; Machine Learning; Bioinformatics
Location: Fort Collins, Colorado
Posting Number: 202500366F

Position Summary

The Orthopaedic Research Center (ORC) at Colorado State University invites applications for a 9-month Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position specializing in Machine Learning, Biostatistics, and Bioinformatics.

The selected candidate may be considered for appointment to the Abigail Kawnanakoa Chair, subject to Dean approval. The role is based in the Department of Clinical Sciences (CVMBS) in partnership with the Translational Medicine Institute (TMI), with potential affiliation with the School of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering (Walter Scott College of Engineering).

Candidates with expertise in AI, digital engineering, statistical analysis, machine learning, or bioinformatics who can advance collaborative, externally funded interdisciplinary research—particularly in translational applications—are strongly encouraged to apply.

Opportunities to secure summer salary through research funding and consideration of a signing bonus may be available for successful applicants.

Core Mission Alignment

Aligned with the vision of CSU’s collaborative research entities (ORC, TMI, SBME, CVMBS, WSCOE), the position supports:

• Advancing research that benefits animal, human, and societal health

• Promoting innovation, discovery, education, and translational research

• Fostering research that is applicable across disciplines through productization or data repurposing

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Data Science, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a related field

• Doctorate must be completed by the time of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD completed prior to application

• Strong commitment to both teaching and research

• Potential to secure external research funding

• Expertise in:

  • Biostatistics and machine learning

  • Multi-omics integration

  • Imaging and biological systems analysis

• Advanced programming ability (Python, R, MATLAB)

• Experience with high-performance computing (e.g., cloud/server infrastructure)

• Proven publication track record and conference contributions

• Strong team collaboration and leadership experience (undergraduate to faculty levels)

• Successful grant-writing (PI or Co-PI)

• Excellent communication and cross-disciplinary research ability

• Experience applying ML or data mining for biological data interpretation

Essential Duties

1. Research / Creative Activity

• Develop an independent and collaborative research program

• Lead efforts in grant and contract development (NIH, NSF, DoD, etc.)

• Publish in high-impact journals and conferences

• Generate summer salary via research funding

2. Service / Outreach

• Participate in institutional, departmental, and professional committees

• Offer expertise on study design, statistical methodology, and power analysis

3. Teaching

• Deliver didactic courses within the Clinical Sciences graduate curriculum

• Engage in journal clubs and resident training sessions

• Lead seminars and workshops to support faculty and researcher development

Application Instructions

To apply, visit:
https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/169513

Required documents:

1. Cover letter detailing alignment with required and preferred qualifications

2. Current curriculum vitae

3. Contact information for three professional references (email and phone)

Important:

• References will only be contacted with prior candidate consent

• Full consideration will be given to applications submitted by December 16, 2025

Contact for Queries / Accommodation

For application-related questions:
Samantha Garcia
Email: cvmbs-clinsci_hr@colostate.edu

Colorado State University is committed to full inclusion and may provide accommodations during the recruitment process.