Job TitleBiomedical Data ScientistRequisition NumberRE50104Working TitleDepartment Name40502:Institute for Biomedical InformaticsWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level47Salary Range$57,158-94,286/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
Sitting and/or standing for long periods of time; performing repetitive motion tasks; effectively communicating with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Shift
Monday – Friday, 40 hours a week.
Job Summary
We are seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Biomedical Data Scientist to join our team in the Institute for Biomedical Informatics.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Performing data analyses
- Writing clean and efficient code and creating analysis reports that are organized and reproducible
- Interpreting routine analyses and completing scientific writing tasks (e.g., manuscripts, abstracts)
- Managing data storage across servers/platforms
• Contributing to development of lab SOPS
As a University of Kentucky employee, you will be entitled to amazing health insurance options, employee discounts, and a 200% retirement match! Starting your first day, you will annually accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation, 12 sick days, and 10 holidays. We value work-life balance and want you to have the flexibility you need to do both.
Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/Experience
- Master’s degree in Bioinformatics or related field.
- 2+ years of experience in programming and data analysis
- Proven experience with python, R, NGS data analysis
Deadline to Apply05/05/2025Our University Community
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