Data Management Specialist

Job Title
Data Management Specialist

Requisition Number
RE53668

Working Title

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

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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.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

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

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