Data Scientist I

University of Kentucky

The University of Kentucky's Institute for Biomedical Informatics is expanding its Medicaid Analytics team with a Data Scientist I. This role is essential for analyzing large data sets and interpreting statistical data to provide insights for stakeholders. The team is dedicated to advancing research through data analysis and visualization.

In this role you can expect to have the responsibilities:

• Conduct statistical analysis on large datasets.
• Summarize and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Prepare grant proposals and develop data visualizations.
• Collaborate with senior Data Scientists and researchers.

This role comes with the following benefits:

• Excellent health insurance options
• Employee discounts
• 200% retirement match
• Annual accrual of 3 weeks of vacation, 12 sick days, and 10 holidays

This role requires you to have:

• Proficiency with R, SAS, SQL, and Tableau
• Knowledge of data analysis programming languages such as Python
• Experience with relational databases like MySQL and SQL Server
• Understanding of statistical methodologies like MVA and MLR

You would benefit from having:

• Master’s degree in statistics or related field
• Experience with substance use disorder research

The University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus and an Equal Opportunity Employer, encouraging applications from veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and minorities. Pre-employment screenings may include background checks and drug screening.