Job TitleBiomedical Data ScientistRequisition NumberRE44896Working TitleDepartment Name7P180:DEPT OF BIOSTATISTICSWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level47Salary Range$56,596-93,358/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
MS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience
1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Occasional lifting up to 15 pounds. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods. Repetitive motion.
Shift
Monday–Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm, additional hours when needed to meet department needs.
Job Summary
The Department of Biostatistics seeks a data scientist with healthcare, computational, and informatics expertise. This position will design and direct innovative solutions for data products used in exploratory data analyses, generating and testing hypotheses, analyzing and mining biomedical data. The data scientist will collaborate on extramural-funded projects to offer innovative, expert-level Biostatistical and Biomedical Data Science expertise in study design and consultation in data analysis and interpretation after study implementation.
The data scientist will develop, direct and oversee implementation of project protocols that involve complex data systems, data linkage and capture, programmatic statistical analysis and software development, data management and visualization, database construction and maintenance. As a lead for data science, the position will actively promote and direct the service mission for biostatistics, data science, and biomedical informatics on a regional, national, and/or global scale.
Please note: A cover letter is required to complete the application process. A Statement of research interest must be included in the letter.
Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? YesPreferred Education/ExperienceDeadline to Apply04/28/2024University Community of Inclusion
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