University of Kentucky
Biomedical Data Scientist
🇺🇸 Lexington, KY
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $57K - $94K
💻 Data Science
🗓️ December 16th, 2025
SQL
Python
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University of Kentucky is hiring a Biomedical Data Scientist. This role involves providing expert-level biostatistical and biomedical data science expertise by conducting quality control of big data, building and maintaining biomedical research databases, developing innovative tools and solutions, and collaborating with internal and external partners to support cardiovascular disease and intensive care medication research projects.
Highlights
- Conduct quality control and analysis of large biomedical datasets.
- Build and maintain databases to support biomedical research.
- Develop new tools or platforms to address emerging biomedical data challenges.
- Serve as subject matter expert for healthcare data and health informatics systems.
- Collaborate with investigators and external partners to communicate data insights.
- Develop and test hypotheses to support research and product development.
- Support research focused on cardiovascular disease and medication use in intensive care units.
- Required skills include advanced programming in R, SAS, SQL, Python, and/or C/C++.
- Minimum qualifications include a Master's degree and at least one year of related experience.
- Salary range: $57,158 - $94,286 per year.
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| Job Title | Biomedical Data Scientist |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE52592 |
| Working Title | |
| Department Name | 7K700:PHARMACY PRACTICE & SCIENCE |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Grade Level | 47 |
| Salary Range | $57,158-94,286/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 | 1 yr |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | None. |
| Physical Requirements | Sitting at computer for long periods of time; carrying/lifting up to 10 lbs.; and moving throughout campus. |
| Shift | Monday – Friday; occasional night and weekend depending upon research needs. |
| Job Summary | The College of Pharmacy is seeking a Biomedical Data Scientist to work with Drs. Hend Mansoor and Matt Duprey. The Biomedical Data Scientist will provide innovative, expert-level Biostatistical and Biomedical Data Science expertise: conduct quality control of big data. Build and maintain databases for biomedical research. Develop new tools or platforms to resolve emerging biomedical data. Design and direct innovative solutions for data products used in exploratory data analyses, generating and testing hypotheses, preparing and analyzing big data, identifying patterns and correlations among various data points and discover new insights for projects. They will serve as subject matter expert for healthcare data and health informatics systems and work collaboratively with both internal and external sources. Develop and test hypotheses in support of research and product offerings, and communicate findings in a clear, precise, and actionable manner to constituents. Meet with investigators to explain data, data analysis, insights and relationships within data. They will develop program projects to support research in cardiovascular disease and medication use in intensive care units and develop project plans and respond to emerging operational data requests for the college center and other medical research centers. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Advanced R, SAS, SQL, Python, and/or C/C++ programming skills. Excellent analytical skills and ability to understand/interpret the use of data across multiple research programs. Advanced knowledge of healthcare |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | |
| Deadline to Apply | 12/22/2025 |
| 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. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. 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. |
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