Job Description

Job Summary
The Institute for Biomedical Informatics is looking for a Data Scientist II to join our team! This position will be primarily responsible for performing statistical analysis on large data sets to identify important relationships and trends, and then summarizing and communicating findings to University and contract stakeholders. This position will work closely with staff and faculty to update databases, create reports, collaborate in writing journal articles, and attend and present at national meetings.

The Data Scientist should be familiar with various data management and BI reporting tools. The position will utilize leadership skills to lead meetings and oversee statistical analyses conducted by graduate research students and staff members.

We value work-life balance and want you to have the flexibility you need to do both. As a University of Kentucky employee, you will be entitled to amazing health insurance options, employee discounts, and a 200% retirement match! Starting your first day, you will annually accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation, 12 sick days, and 10 holidays.

Apply today and see why we were named among the nation’s top 10 large employers by Forbes magazine!
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Proficiency with R, SAS, SQL, and Tableau
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
PhD preferred
Deadline to Apply 06/06/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.