UK and Lexington

The University of Kentucky (UK) is hiring a Biomedical Data Scientist Director Associate!

UK has been recognized as a Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award recipient for the seventh (7th) consecutive year and has earned Forbes ranking for Best Employers for Diversity, Best Employers for Women, America’s Best Large Employers, and recognition as a Military Friendly School.

UK has also been recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for the sixth (6th) consecutive year, in large part due to Compensation & Benefits, Faculty & Staff Well-being, Shared Governance, Faculty Experience, and Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging. In addition to your take-home pay, your benefits package is a major component of your total compensation at UK. These benefits include flexible work arrangements; our 200 percent match on eligible retirement contributions; competitive health, dental, and vision coverage; tuition benefits for classes at UK, and much more.

UK, located in Lexington, KY, is the ninth largest economic company in the state. Lexington has been ranked as one of the nation's best places to live and work, and offers a vibrant community for professionals and their families. Lexington is safe, affordable, and offers excellent education opportunities, and is home to several Fortune 500 companies and the University of Kentucky. More information regarding Lexington can be found at: https://vimeo.com/302892787

Job Summary

The Institute for Biomedical Informatics is seeking a Biomedical Data Scientist Director Associate. This position is located in Frankfort, Kentucky, and will serve as a key researcher for the Office of Health Data and Analytics (OHDA) within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services.

The position will guide research activities for OHDA by leading complex forms of data analysis, synthesizing findings in academic presentations and publications, identifying external funding opportunities, and facilitating proposal development. The Research Scientist Principal translates the findings of analytic work into materials that are accessible to audiences with a wide variety of familiarity and mastery of health policy, statistical, and analytics subject matter and engages in iterative and open communication with clients and other stakeholders to optimize research products for utility towards answering complex healthcare and social services questions. The position is expected to supervise junior staff and graduate students by assigning and monitoring projects as well as serving as a mentor to the students.

Required Education / Experience

Doctorate degree and two (2) years of experience OR equivalent (below)

• High School diploma or GED and eleven (11) years of experience
• Associate’s degree and nine (9) years of experience
• Bachelor's degree and seven (7) years of experience
• Master's degree and five (5) years of experience

The University of Kentucky uses equivalencies in determining if a potential applicant meets the minimum education and experience. Related experience can be substituted for education. Click here for more information about equivalencies: http://www.uky.edu/hr/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Preferred Education / Experience

Preferred PhD in Social Work

Preferred Experience in working with various data types, including healthcare data; advanced statistical skills.

University Community of Inclusion

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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 of Kentucky is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, African Americans, and all minorities.

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.