Biomedical Data Scientist Director Assoc

Biomedical Data Scientist Director Assoc University of Kentucky - 4.1 Lexington, KY Job Details Full-time $62,941 - $103,834 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Research design Statistics Statistics Biostatistics-based research SAS Writing skills R Data reporting Consulting experience SAS language Analysis skills Supervising experience Data management Doctor of Philosophy Master of Science Data science Data visualization Senior level 2 years Statistical analysis tools Data Science Full Job Description Posting Details Job Title Biomedical Data Scientist Director Assoc Requisition Number RE54161 Working Title Department Name 7P180:

DEPT OF BIOSTATISTICS

Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 48 Salary Range $62,941-103,834/year Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education PhD Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience 2 yrs Required License/Registration/Certification None Physical Requirements Sitting for extended periods of time, lifting up to 10 pounds, possible job related travel. Shift Typically Monday - Friday Between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Additional hours as needed. Job Summary The Department of Biostatistics seeks a Biomedical Data Science Associate Director with expertise in collaborative research and analysis of biomedical data including clinical and observational data. The candidate will work in the Biostatistics Consulting and Interdisciplinary Research Collaboration Lab (Biostat CIRCL) to lead collaborations with research partners across campus to translate research ideas into well-designed studies, implement advanced statistical methodologies to answer research questions, and interpret findings. Day-to-day tasks include consulting with research partners, creating data management and analytic plans, statistical programming, data visualization, automated report generation, and scientific writing. As a member of the Biostat CIRCL, the position will lead initiatives to further the team science mission of the unit and build infrastructure for effective data science practices on interdisciplinary research teams. This position may be on campus or fully remote. Internal Employee Being Considered Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Statistical programming expertise in R or SAS required. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes Preferred Education/Experience PhD + 2 years experience or MS + 5 years experience required. Graduate degree(s) in Biostatistics, Data Science, or Statistics preferred. Deadline to Apply 04/30/2026 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.