Data Scientist II @ University of Kentucky

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University of Kentucky is hiring a Data Scientist II. The role involves designing, developing, and deploying data science and machine learning solutions, including predictive models for risk prediction and population health analytics. The position requires managing data pipelines, writing complex SQL queries, supporting dashboards and visualizations, and potentially mentoring junior data scientists.

Highlights

Develop and deploy data science and machine learning models for public health analytics projects like RADOR-KY.
Design and maintain batch and streaming data pipelines.
Write complex SQL queries and optimize database and pipeline performance.
Develop and monitor ETL workflows and support interactive dashboards and geospatial visualizations.
Use Python ML libraries and data pipeline orchestration tools.
Translate analytical needs into technical solutions.
May supervise and mentor junior data scientists with SQL and Python/R programming.
Requires MS degree and 5 years of experience; PhD preferred in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Computer Science, or Data Science.
Salary range: $57,158-94,286 per year.
Work schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with additional hours as needed.

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Job Title	Data Scientist II
Requisition Number	RE53282
Working Title
Department Name	7P275:Public Health Analytics and Informatics
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	5 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification	None
Physical Requirements	Occasional lifting up to 15 pounds, sitting for extended periods of time
Shift	Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Additional hours when needed to meet department needs
Job Summary	The College of Public Health/Public Health Analytics and Informatics is seeking a Data Scientist II to design, develop, and deploy data science and machine learning solutions and assist in the implementation of data engineering infrastructure for public health analytics, including the Rapid Actionable Data for Opioid Response in KY (RADOR-KY) project. This position will build data science solutions and predictive models for time series forecasting systems related to risk prediction, outcome forecasting, and population health analytics, while designing and maintaining data pipelines for both batch and streaming data processing. The ideal candidate will write complex SQL queries, assist in the development and monitoring of ETL workflows, and support interactive dashboards and geospatial visualizations to communicate results to stakeholders. Responsibilities include implementing data science solutions, model validation frameworks and results, optimizing database queries and pipeline performance, integrating multiple data sources, and maintaining comprehensive technical documentation for data science, ML models, and data processes. This role requires advanced data science and machine learning expertise, proficiency with Python ML libraries, strong SQL programming skills, experience with data pipeline orchestration tools, and the ability to translate analytical needs into technical solutions. This position may supervise and mentor junior data scientists with SQL and Python/R development. The position may be fully remote.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	Statistical programming expertise (R or SAS) required
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience	MS with experience or PhD in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Computer Science, or Data Science preferred
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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* How many years of paid experience do you have building and deploying machine learning systems?
- None
- 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
* Describe your experience working with public health data, electronic health records, claims data, or other health-related outcome dataset.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience designing and maintaining data pipelines or ETL workflows. What technologies have you used?
(Open Ended Question)

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Job Title	Data Scientist II
Requisition Number	RE53282
Working Title
Department Name	7P275:Public Health Analytics and Informatics
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	5 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification	None
Physical Requirements	Occasional lifting up to 15 pounds, sitting for extended periods of time
Shift	Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Additional hours when needed to meet department needs
Job Summary	The College of Public Health/Public Health Analytics and Informatics is seeking a Data Scientist II to design, develop, and deploy data science and machine learning solutions and assist in the implementation of data engineering infrastructure for public health analytics, including the Rapid Actionable Data for Opioid Response in KY (RADOR-KY) project. This position will build data science solutions and predictive models for time series forecasting systems related to risk prediction, outcome forecasting, and population health analytics, while designing and maintaining data pipelines for both batch and streaming data processing. The ideal candidate will write complex SQL queries, assist in the development and monitoring of ETL workflows, and support interactive dashboards and geospatial visualizations to communicate results to stakeholders. Responsibilities include implementing data science solutions, model validation frameworks and results, optimizing database queries and pipeline performance, integrating multiple data sources, and maintaining comprehensive technical documentation for data science, ML models, and data processes. This role requires advanced data science and machine learning expertise, proficiency with Python ML libraries, strong SQL programming skills, experience with data pipeline orchestration tools, and the ability to translate analytical needs into technical solutions. This position may supervise and mentor junior data scientists with SQL and Python/R development. The position may be fully remote.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	Statistical programming expertise (R or SAS) required
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience	MS with experience or PhD in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Computer Science, or Data Science preferred
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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* How many years of paid experience do you have building and deploying machine learning systems?
- None
- 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
* Describe your experience working with public health data, electronic health records, claims data, or other health-related outcome dataset.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience designing and maintaining data pipelines or ETL workflows. What technologies have you used?
(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

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Resume
Cover Letter

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