Data Scientist I at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky

Job Description:

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details

Job Title	Data Scientist I
Requisition Number	RE49783
Working Title
Department Name	40502:Institute for Biomedical Informatics
Work Location	Frankfort, KY
Grade Level	46
Salary Range	$52,021-85,800/year
Type of Position	Staff
Position Time Status	Full-Time
Required Education	MS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:	https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience	3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification	None
Physical Requirements	Working at a desk for long periods of time; utilizing a computer; repetitive motion.
Shift	Monday – Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Job Summary	The Institute for Biomedical Informatics is looking for a Data Scientist I to join our Medicaid Analytics team! This entry-level 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 various stakeholders. The Data Scientist should be familiar with various data management and BI reporting tools, which includes: Data analysis programming languages (R, Python, SAS); Applied statistical or predictive modelling methodology (including MVA, MLR, etc.); Data visualization using either data analysis programming languages (R, Python, SAS) and/or data visualization software (Tableau, Power Bi, etc.); Formal training or professional experience using relational databases (MySQL, T-SQL, SQL Server, etc.). The position will work alongside senior Data Scientists to prepare grant proposals, develop data visualizations, and collaborate with fellow researchers. This entry-level position is currently remote, with occasional in-person meetings in Frankfort, KY. 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. We value work-life balance and want you to have the flexibility you need to do both.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	Proficiency with R, SAS, SQL, and Tableau
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience	Master’s degree in statistics or related field plus 3 or more years of related experience preferred; Experience with substance use disorder research
Deadline to Apply	04/17/2025
Our University Community	We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone 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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please describe your experience and level of familiarity using 1. database management/analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Access), and 2. statistical analysis tools (e.g., SPSS, R, Stata, SAS).

   (Open Ended Question)

2. * How many years of experience do you have in programming, specifically R, Python, SAS, etc.?
   • None
   • More than 0, up through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, up through 2 years
   • More than 2 years, up through 3 years
   • More than 3 years
3. * How many years of experience do you have with SQL?
   • None
   • More than 0, up through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, up through 2 years
   • More than 2 years, up through 3 years
   • More than 3 years
4. * How many grant proposals have you developed or been the major content contributor on?
   • None
   • 1-2
   • 3-5
   • More than 5
5. * Describe what "teamwork" means to you.

   (Open Ended Question)

6. * Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship by University of Kentucky for an employment-based visa?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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Salary:

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