University of Kentucky
Data Management Specialist
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Hybrid - Lexington, KY
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Full-Time
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$47K - $78K
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Other
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March 19th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Kentucky is hiring a Data Management Specialist. This role leads the solicitation, curation, and upload of aeDNA data into the Neotoma Paleoecology Database, ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and compliance with disciplinary standards. The specialist maintains documentation and submission protocols, supports stakeholders with database schema knowledge, and resolves complex data submissions within the Department of Earth & Environmental Science.
Highlights
- Lead efforts to solicit, curate, and upload aeDNA data into the Neotoma Paleoecology Database.
- Maintain documentation and publish submission protocols on protocols.io.
- Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and alignment with disciplinary standards.
- Provide guidance to stakeholders using strong knowledge of the Neotoma Database schema.
- Required education: Bachelor of Science degree; preferred Master of Science in environmental science, data science, or related field.
- Requires at least 3 years of related experience.
- Work within the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Kentucky.
- Full-time staff position with a salary range of $47,278 to $78,000 per year.
- Hybrid/remote work options available with required ability to travel for on-site meetings.
- Physical requirements include prolonged sitting/standing and repetitive computer work.
Data Management Specialist Full Description
Data Management Specialist
Posting Details
Job Title | Data Management Specialist
Requisition Number | RE53668
Working Title |
Department Name | 8E060:Earth and Environmental Sciences
Work Location | Lexington, KY
Grade Level | 45
Salary Range | $47,278-78,000/year
Type of Position | Staff
Position Time Status | Full-Time
Required Education | BS
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 | Sitting/standing for long periods of time, repetitive motion related to computer work.
Shift | Monday–Friday, 8:00-5:00pm, additional hours as needed
Ability to travel and attend on-site meetings as requested.
Job Summary | The Spanbauer lab of the Department of Earth & Environmental Science in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY is searching for a Data Management Specialist.
This position plays a key role in the stewardship and management of aeDNA data within the Neotoma Paleoecology Database. This position will lead efforts to solicit, curate, and upload aeDNA data into Neotoma, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and alignment with disciplinary standards. This position is responsible for maintaining documentation and publishing submission protocols on protocols.io, ensuring consistency with project objectives and sponsor requirements.
The Data Management Specialist requires a strong grasp of the Neotoma Paleoecology Database schema, as well as foundational knowledge in geosciences and ecology, to guide stakeholders and resolve complex data submissions.
This position is expected to be funded for two years with hybrid/remote options available. Ability to travel and attend on-site meetings for remote employees is required.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities |
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No
Preferred Education/Experience | MSc in environmental science, data science, or related field
Deadline to Apply | 04/12/2026
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.
Requisition Number | RE53668
Working Title |
Department Name | 8E060:Earth and Environmental Sciences
Work Location | Lexington, KY
Grade Level | 45
Salary Range | $47,278-78,000/year
Type of Position | Staff
Position Time Status | Full-Time
Required Education | BS
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 | Sitting/standing for long periods of time, repetitive motion related to computer work.
Shift | Monday–Friday, 8:00-5:00pm, additional hours as needed
Ability to travel and attend on-site meetings as requested.
Job Summary | The Spanbauer lab of the Department of Earth & Environmental Science in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY is searching for a Data Management Specialist.
This position plays a key role in the stewardship and management of aeDNA data within the Neotoma Paleoecology Database. This position will lead efforts to solicit, curate, and upload aeDNA data into Neotoma, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and alignment with disciplinary standards. This position is responsible for maintaining documentation and publishing submission protocols on protocols.io, ensuring consistency with project objectives and sponsor requirements.
The Data Management Specialist requires a strong grasp of the Neotoma Paleoecology Database schema, as well as foundational knowledge in geosciences and ecology, to guide stakeholders and resolve complex data submissions.
This position is expected to be funded for two years with hybrid/remote options available. Ability to travel and attend on-site meetings for remote employees is required.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities |
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No
Preferred Education/Experience | MSc in environmental science, data science, or related field
Deadline to Apply | 04/12/2026
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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