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Job Title
Biomedical Data Scientist
Requisition Number
RE52592
Department Name
7K700:PHARMACY PRACTICE & SCIENCE
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
1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification
None.
Physical Requirements
Sitting at computer for long periods of time; carrying/lifting up to 10 lbs.; and moving throughout campus.
Shift
Monday – Friday; occasional night and weekend depending upon research needs.
Job Summary
The College of Pharmacy is seeking a Biomedical Data Scientist to work with Drs. Hend Mansoor and Matt Duprey.
The Biomedical Data Scientist will provide innovative, expert-level Biostatistical and Biomedical Data Science expertise: conduct quality control of big data. Build and maintain databases for biomedical research. Develop new tools or platforms to resolve emerging biomedical data. Design and direct innovative solutions for data products used in exploratory data analyses, generating and testing hypotheses, preparing and analyzing big data, identifying patterns and correlations among various data points and discover new insights for projects.
They will serve as subject matter expert for healthcare data and health informatics systems and work collaboratively with both internal and external sources. Develop and test hypotheses in support of research and product offerings, and communicate findings in a clear, precise, and actionable manner to constituents. Meet with investigators to explain data, data analysis, insights and relationships within data. They will develop program projects to support research in cardiovascular disease and medication use in intensive care units and develop project plans and respond to emerging operational data requests for the college center and other medical research centers.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Advanced R, SAS, SQL, Python, and/or C/C programming skills.
Excellent analytical skills and ability to understand/interpret the use of data across multiple research programs. Advanced knowledge of healthcare
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Deadline To Apply
12/22/2025
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.
Biomedical Data Scientist
Requisition Number
RE52592
Department Name
7K700:PHARMACY PRACTICE & SCIENCE
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
1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification
None.
Physical Requirements
Sitting at computer for long periods of time; carrying/lifting up to 10 lbs.; and moving throughout campus.
Shift
Monday – Friday; occasional night and weekend depending upon research needs.
Job Summary
The College of Pharmacy is seeking a Biomedical Data Scientist to work with Drs. Hend Mansoor and Matt Duprey.
The Biomedical Data Scientist will provide innovative, expert-level Biostatistical and Biomedical Data Science expertise: conduct quality control of big data. Build and maintain databases for biomedical research. Develop new tools or platforms to resolve emerging biomedical data. Design and direct innovative solutions for data products used in exploratory data analyses, generating and testing hypotheses, preparing and analyzing big data, identifying patterns and correlations among various data points and discover new insights for projects.
They will serve as subject matter expert for healthcare data and health informatics systems and work collaboratively with both internal and external sources. Develop and test hypotheses in support of research and product offerings, and communicate findings in a clear, precise, and actionable manner to constituents. Meet with investigators to explain data, data analysis, insights and relationships within data. They will develop program projects to support research in cardiovascular disease and medication use in intensive care units and develop project plans and respond to emerging operational data requests for the college center and other medical research centers.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Advanced R, SAS, SQL, Python, and/or C/C programming skills.
Excellent analytical skills and ability to understand/interpret the use of data across multiple research programs. Advanced knowledge of healthcare
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Deadline To Apply
12/22/2025
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.
Salary : $57,158 - $94,286