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Job Title
Data Management Specialist
Requisition Number
RE53668
Department Name
8E060:Earth and Environmental Sciences
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
45
Salary Range
$47,278-78,000/year
Type Of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
BS
Click here for more information about equivalencies::
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Sitting/standing for long periods of time, repetitive motion related to computer work.
Shift
Monday–Friday, 8:00-5:00pm, additional hours as needed
Ability to travel and attend on-site meetings as requested.
Job Summary
The Spanbauer lab of the Department of Earth & Environmental Science in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY is searching for a Data Management Specialist.
This position plays a key role in the stewardship and management of aeDNA data within the Neotoma Paleoecology Database. This position will lead efforts to solicit, curate, and upload aeDNA data into Neotoma, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and alignment with disciplinary standards. This position is responsible for maintaining documentation and publishing submission protocols on protocols.io, ensuring consistency with project objectives and sponsor requirements.
The Data Management Specialist requires a strong grasp of the Neotoma Paleoecology Database schema, as well as foundational knowledge in geosciences and ecology, to guide stakeholders and resolve complex data submissions.
This position is expected to be funded for two years with hybrid/remote options available. Ability to travel and attend on-site meetings for remote employees is required.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Preferred Education/Experience
MSc in environmental science, data science, or related field
Deadline To Apply
04/12/2026
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.
Data Management Specialist
Requisition Number
RE53668
Department Name
8E060:Earth and Environmental Sciences
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
45
Salary Range
$47,278-78,000/year
Type Of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
BS
Click here for more information about equivalencies::
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Sitting/standing for long periods of time, repetitive motion related to computer work.
Shift
Monday–Friday, 8:00-5:00pm, additional hours as needed
Ability to travel and attend on-site meetings as requested.
Job Summary
The Spanbauer lab of the Department of Earth & Environmental Science in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY is searching for a Data Management Specialist.
This position plays a key role in the stewardship and management of aeDNA data within the Neotoma Paleoecology Database. This position will lead efforts to solicit, curate, and upload aeDNA data into Neotoma, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and alignment with disciplinary standards. This position is responsible for maintaining documentation and publishing submission protocols on protocols.io, ensuring consistency with project objectives and sponsor requirements.
The Data Management Specialist requires a strong grasp of the Neotoma Paleoecology Database schema, as well as foundational knowledge in geosciences and ecology, to guide stakeholders and resolve complex data submissions.
This position is expected to be funded for two years with hybrid/remote options available. Ability to travel and attend on-site meetings for remote employees is required.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Preferred Education/Experience
MSc in environmental science, data science, or related field
Deadline To Apply
04/12/2026
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.
Salary : $47,278 - $78,000