[Remote] Biomedical Data Scientist

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The University of Kentucky's Department of Biostatistics seeks a biomedical data scientist with experience in collaborative research and analysis of biomedical data. The candidate will work in the Biostatistics Consulting and Interdisciplinary Research Collaboration Lab to translate research ideas into well-designed studies and implement appropriate statistical methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Consulting with research partners
• Creating data management and analytic plans
• Statistical programming
• Data visualization
• Automated report generation
• Scientific writing

Skills

• MS
• 1 yr
• None
• Statistical programming expertise (R or SAS) required
• Occasional lifting up to 15 pounds, sitting for extended periods of time
• PhD or [MS + 1 year experience] required
• Graduate degree(s) in Biostatistics, Data Science, or Statistics preferred

Company Overview

The University of Kentucky is a public, research-extensive, land grant university dedicated to improving people's lives through excellence in teaching, research, health care, cultural enrichment, and economic development for over 150 years. It was founded in 1923, and is headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://education.uky.edu/.

Company H1B Sponsorship

University of Kentucky has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 65 in 2026, 164 in 2025, 135 in 2024, 113 in 2023, 112 in 2022, 120 in 2021, 113 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.