University of Kentucky
Data Scientist I
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Frankfort, KY
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Full-Time
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$52K - $86K
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Data Science
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February 18th, 2026
SQL
Python
Tableau
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Kentucky is hiring a Data Scientist I to support data science and machine learning operations for grant-funded projects such as the RADOR-KY project. The role involves executing data extraction, cleaning, transformation, model implementation, monitoring infrastructure, creating visualizations, troubleshooting pipelines, and collaborating with senior team members to convert raw data into actionable public health insights.
Highlights
- Execute data extraction, cleaning, and transformation using SQL, Python, and R.
- Implement and monitor data science analytical and machine learning models following established architectures.
- Maintain data pipelines and analytical infrastructure.
- Create visualizations and reports for public health data analysis and dashboarding.
- Collaborate closely with faculty investigators and technical research team members.
- Proficiency in R, SAS, SQL, Tableau, Python, and version control systems required.
- Salary range: $52,021–$85,800 per year.
- Requires a Master’s degree and at least 3 years of related experience; experience with substance use disorder research preferred.
- Support projects focused on public health analytics, including opioid response efforts in Kentucky.
- Work as part of the Public Health Analytics and Informatics department.
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| Job Title | Data Scientist I |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE53283 |
| Working Title | |
| Department Name | 7P275:Public Health Analytics and 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 Between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Additional hours as needed |
| Job Summary | The College of Public Health/Public Health Analytics and Informatics is seeking a Data Scientist I to support our data science and machine learning operations for grant-funded projects, including the Rapid Actionable Data for Opioid Response in KY (RADOR-KY) project, through data processing, model implementation, and infrastructure monitoring. This position will execute data extraction, cleaning, and transformation tasks using SQL, Python, or R, prepare datasets for data science and machine learning workflows, and perform data quality control across multiple datasets. The ideal candidate will implement data science analytical models and machine learning models following established architectures, monitor these deployed models for performance, and support the maintenance of data pipelines and analytical infrastructure. Responsibilities include creating visualizations and reports, troubleshooting data pipeline issues, and collaborating closely with senior team members to execute well-defined technical tasks. These tasks include translating real-world public health issues into structured data by processing raw data sources into a common data model for analyses and dashboarding. This role offers hands-on experience with SQL query development, Python/R, version control systems, and public health data systems while working in a learning-oriented environment with direct supervision and mentorship, as part of a research team including faculty investigators and highly-skilled technical research and development team. |
| 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 | 03/03/2026 |
| 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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How many years experience do you have in programming in R, Python, etc?
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
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How many years of paid work experience do you have with SQL?
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- More than 0 up through 2 years
- More than 2 years up through 4 years
- More than 4 years up through 6 years
- More than 6 years
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Have you implemented or monitored machine learning models before? If yes, briefly describe your role.
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How many years of working with public health data or health data in general do you have?
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- More than 0 up through 2 years
- More than 2 years up through 4 years
- More than 4 years up through 6 years
- More than 6 years
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