University of Kentucky
Data Research Analyst Senior
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Lexington, KY
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Full-Time
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$58K - $96K
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Other
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July 9th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Kentucky is hiring a Data Research Analyst Senior. The role involves converting data into actionable insights to support analytical decisions, overseeing complex model development and improvement, and providing leadership and technical guidance to junior analysts. The position requires managing multiple tasks, developing programming code, and preparing reports, visualizations, and dashboards to support state partners, researchers, and investigators.
Highlights
- Oversee and conduct data conversion into meaningful insights for informed analytical decisions.
- Diagnose, validate, and improve the performance of analytical models over time.
- Provide leadership and technical support to junior analysts.
- Develop logical and conceptual data flows to ensure effective data use.
- Understand technical specifications, functions, and business requirements.
- Write complex, efficient, and reusable programming code for data manipulation and analysis.
- Prepare reports, visualizations, and develop dashboards to identify relevant trends.
- Requires proficiency in coding and handling multiple simultaneous tasks with prioritized deadlines.
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of related experience; no license or certification needed.
- Salary range is $58,302 to $96,179 per year; full-time staff position in the Biology Department.
Data Research Analyst Senior Full Description
Data Research Analyst Senior
Posting Details
Job Title | Data Research Analyst Senior
Requisition Number | RE55033
Working Title |
Department Name | 8E300:Biology
Work Location | Lexington, KY
Grade Level | 47
Salary Range | $58,302-96,179/year
Type of Position | Staff
Position Time Status | Full-Time
Required Education | BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience | 6 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification | None
Physical Requirements | Sitting at a computer for extended periods of time, repetitive motion
Shift | Primarily days, Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Additional
hours as needed.
Job Summary | The College of Arts and Sciences’ Biology Department is seeking a Senior Data Research Analyst.
This position is located in Lexington, Kentucky.
This position will oversee and conduct the conversion of data into meaningful insights that will lead to informed analytical decisions for state partners and researchers, investigators, and senior data analysts to develop complex analytical designs.
Responsibilities include: diagnosing, validating, and improving performance of models over time providing leadership and technical support to junior analysts developing logical and conceptual data flows that support and guide appropriate and effective use of the data understanding technical specification, functions, and business requirements handling multiple simultaneous tasks, prioritize work, and remain functional under tight timelines.
The Senior Data Research Analyst will also develop complex, efficient, and reusable programming code meant for improvement, manipulation, and analysis of data.
Other responsibilities include: performing data conversions writing code identifying relevant trends preparing reports & visualizations developing dashboards
Internal Employee Being Considered
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities |
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | Yes
Preferred Education/Experience |
Deadline to Apply | 07/15/2026
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 | RE55033
Working Title |
Department Name | 8E300:Biology
Work Location | Lexington, KY
Grade Level | 47
Salary Range | $58,302-96,179/year
Type of Position | Staff
Position Time Status | Full-Time
Required Education | BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience | 6 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification | None
Physical Requirements | Sitting at a computer for extended periods of time, repetitive motion
Shift | Primarily days, Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Additional
hours as needed.
Job Summary | The College of Arts and Sciences’ Biology Department is seeking a Senior Data Research Analyst.
This position is located in Lexington, Kentucky.
This position will oversee and conduct the conversion of data into meaningful insights that will lead to informed analytical decisions for state partners and researchers, investigators, and senior data analysts to develop complex analytical designs.
Responsibilities include: diagnosing, validating, and improving performance of models over time providing leadership and technical support to junior analysts developing logical and conceptual data flows that support and guide appropriate and effective use of the data understanding technical specification, functions, and business requirements handling multiple simultaneous tasks, prioritize work, and remain functional under tight timelines.
The Senior Data Research Analyst will also develop complex, efficient, and reusable programming code meant for improvement, manipulation, and analysis of data.
Other responsibilities include: performing data conversions writing code identifying relevant trends preparing reports & visualizations developing dashboards
Internal Employee Being Considered
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities |
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | Yes
Preferred Education/Experience |
Deadline to Apply | 07/15/2026
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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