Career Center

 The School of Public Health is seeking applications for a Research Professional 1 at 75% time (30 hours per week).

The School of Public Health is committed to anti-racism and anti-oppression in our mission and operations. In pursuit of this goal, we consider an individual’s record working with colleagues from historically marginalized backgrounds and experience identifying and eliminating systemic barriers to academic success. Because the SPH and the Division seek to increase the diversity of its workforce, we particularly encourage applications from those who belong to groups that have been historically underrepresented in our discipline, including those who are Black, Indigenous, and people of color, those with disabilities, and those from LGBTQIA+ communities.

Please note: At this time, the University’s employment site is limited in how it collects applicant demographic information. Applicants are encouraged to provide their preferred name and/or pronouns within their attached application materials.

The individual in this position will work for multiple research projects. All projects focus on the evaluation of effort to reduce alcohol related problems (drinking and driving, assaults). This is a great opportunity to build supervisory and evaluation experience; will train interested applicants. We offer a hybrid, flexible work environment with a dynamic team in a collaborating work environment. 

Responsibilities:

• Hire and supervise data collection staff (20%)

• Coordinate field observations (50%)

• Assist with cleaning and coding data (15%)

• Attend weekly project meetings and communicate as needed with research coordinators and project investigators (5%)

• Assist with project reporting as needed (5%)

• Other duties as assigned (5%)

Starting salary is dependent upon the selected candidates relevant experience and internal equity:  $40,000 to $50,000 annually - $30,000 to $37,500 annually based on 30 hours per week ($19.23 to $24.04 per hour)

Work Arrangements: Hybrid, flexible work environment 

The University of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

·       Competitive wages, paid holidays, vacation and medical/sick leave

·       Low cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans

·       Health care and dependent daycare flexible spending accounts

·       Excellent retirement plans with employer match

·       Disability and employer paid life insurance

·       Wellbeing program with reduced insurance premiums

·       Tuition reimbursement opportunities covering 75%-100% of eligible tuition

·       Student loan forgiveness opportunity

·       Opportunities for growth and promotion

·       Employee Assistance Program

For more information regarding benefits: https://humanresources.umn.edu/find-job/benefitsattheu 

All required qualifications must be documented on application materials

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or a combination of related education and related work experience to equal 4 years.

• Personable with an ability to work well with others.

• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Demonstrated conscientiousness and attention to detail. 

• Good communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with data collection.

• Strong work ethic with ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

• Interest in pursuing a career in public health and/or research.