Data Scientist I @ University of Kentucky

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University of Kentucky is hiring a Data Scientist I to support cancer research projects at the Markey Cancer Center. The role involves developing and maintaining scalable analytical pipelines using advanced data extraction, natural language processing, and machine learning to generate high-quality datasets. The Data Scientist will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, design workflows, validate models, integrate data sources, and contribute to scientific publications and grant proposals.

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Develop and maintain scalable analytic pipelines including large language model (LLM)–based systems.
Use advanced data extraction, natural language processing (NLP), and machine learning methods focused on cancer research.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design workflows, validate model outputs, and integrate multimodal data sources.
Contribute to manuscripts, grant proposals, and collaborative scientific initiatives.
Required knowledge of advanced data visualization tools such as Tableau, ArcGIS, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and PowerBI.
Strong written and verbal communication skills to explain complex findings to technical and nontechnical audiences.
Salary range is $52,021 to $85,800 per year; full-time staff position.
Requires a Master’s degree and at least 3 years of related experience.
No supervisory responsibilities; works within the Kentucky Community Cancer Program department.
Position offers a hybrid work schedule with supervisor approval and requires a completed online application including resume and cover letter.

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Job Title	Data Scientist I
Requisition Number	RE53907
Working Title
Department Name	7H023:KENTUCKY COMMUNITY CANCER PROG
Work Location	Lexington, 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	lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 25 lbs., sitting for long periods of time, repetitive motion
Shift	Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm (40 hours minimum)
Job Summary	The Cancer Research Informatics Shared Resource at the Markey Cancer Center is seeking a Data Scientist I to support a broad range of cancer focused research projects through advanced data extraction, natural language processing (NLP), and machine learning methods. This position will develop and maintain scalable analytical pipelines, including large language model (LLM)–based systems to transform unstructured clinical and research data into high quality, usable datasets for investigators across the Center. The Data Scientist will work with multidisciplinary teams to design analytic workflows, validate model outputs, integrate multimodal data sources, and contribute to manuscripts, grant proposals, and collaborative scientific initiatives. This role requires strong technical expertise, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate complex findings to both technical and nontechnical audiences. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative, high impact cancer research and supports continuous professional development in emerging computational methods. This position will have a hybrid work schedule, with supervisor approval. IMPORTANT: Resumes and CVs cannot be substituted for a completed application. Incomplete applications could disqualify you from being considered for this position. If the information on your resume is not entered on the application, this will prevent us from being able to assess your education and experience when trying to determine a salary offer. To be considered you must fully complete the online application being sure to only put one (1) job title for each entry (multiple job titles for one employer must have separate entries), the # of hours worked per week and your ending salary. You will also be required to upload a cover letter and resume. To view our exceptional benefits, please visit https://www.uky.edu/hr/benefits.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	Knowledge of advance data visualization techniques. Experience using Tableau, ArcGIS, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI, etc. to visually communicate data findings. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience	Master’s Degree with 3 or more years of related experience.
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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* How many years of experience do you have working with Python programming languages?
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- 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
* How many years experience do you have with management of large datasets?
- 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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Job Title	Data Scientist I
Requisition Number	RE53907
Working Title
Department Name	7H023:KENTUCKY COMMUNITY CANCER PROG
Work Location	Lexington, 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	lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 25 lbs., sitting for long periods of time, repetitive motion
Shift	Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm (40 hours minimum)
Job Summary	The Cancer Research Informatics Shared Resource at the Markey Cancer Center is seeking a Data Scientist I to support a broad range of cancer focused research projects through advanced data extraction, natural language processing (NLP), and machine learning methods. This position will develop and maintain scalable analytical pipelines, including large language model (LLM)–based systems to transform unstructured clinical and research data into high quality, usable datasets for investigators across the Center. The Data Scientist will work with multidisciplinary teams to design analytic workflows, validate model outputs, integrate multimodal data sources, and contribute to manuscripts, grant proposals, and collaborative scientific initiatives. This role requires strong technical expertise, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate complex findings to both technical and nontechnical audiences. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative, high impact cancer research and supports continuous professional development in emerging computational methods. This position will have a hybrid work schedule, with supervisor approval. IMPORTANT: Resumes and CVs cannot be substituted for a completed application. Incomplete applications could disqualify you from being considered for this position. If the information on your resume is not entered on the application, this will prevent us from being able to assess your education and experience when trying to determine a salary offer. To be considered you must fully complete the online application being sure to only put one (1) job title for each entry (multiple job titles for one employer must have separate entries), the # of hours worked per week and your ending salary. You will also be required to upload a cover letter and resume. To view our exceptional benefits, please visit https://www.uky.edu/hr/benefits.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	Knowledge of advance data visualization techniques. Experience using Tableau, ArcGIS, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI, etc. to visually communicate data findings. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience	Master’s Degree with 3 or more years of related experience.
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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* How many years of experience do you have working with Python programming languages?
- 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
* How many years experience do you have with management of large datasets?
- 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

Applicant Documents

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Resume
Cover Letter

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