Assistant Professor in Machine Learning, Biostatistics, and Bioinformatics

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.

Core Mission Alignment

The position supports: Pharmaceuticals & Biotech Advancing research that benefits animal, human, and societal healthPromoting innovation, discovery, education, and translational researchFostering 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)
• Jobs 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

• 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
• 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: Statistics Cover letter detailing alignment with required and preferred qualifications, Current curriculum vitae, 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, Email: cvmbs-clinsci_hr@colostate.edu