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Working Title: Senior Research Scientist

Job Class: Research Scientist 3

Agency: Health Department

• Job ID : 77868

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 07/02/2024.

• Date Posted : 06/26/2024

• Closing Date : 07/02/2024

• Hiring Agency: Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)

• Division/Unit : Community Health / Center for Health Statistics

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $36.71 - $54.60 / hourly; $76,650 - $114,005 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Association of Professional Employees (MAPE)

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The Center for Health Statistics (https://www.health.state.mn.us/data/mchs/index.html) , located within MDH’s Community Health Division, is currently seeking a skilled communicator with training in systematic survey data collection and statistical analysis, to join our team as a Senior Research Scientist!

This position plans, organizes and carries out high-level research and surveillance activities to support MDH work on commercial tobacco use, adolescent health, and health equity. The Senior Research Scientist also:

• Supports the Commercial Tobacco Prevention and Control Program by analyzing and reporting on commercial tobacco use data collected for the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, the Minnesota Survey of Adult Substance Use, and other state and national surveys.

• Co-leads the Minnesota Student Survey Data Users Group to promote information sharing among users of the Minnesota Student Survey and the Minnesota Student Survey Interagency Team.

• Represents MDH’s commercial tobacco data on the Statewide Epidemiological Outcomes Workgroup.

To request the full position description, please email Mackenzie Jacobsen at mackenzie.k.jacobsen@state.mn.us .

This position is eligible for telework to applicants who reside in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, or South Dakota. Position locations will be determined by the top candidate and will be based out one of the following MDH district office locations: St. Paul, St. Cloud, Duluth, Rochester, Marshall, Bemidji, Fergus Falls.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume/application clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

Four (4) years of experience in data science, analytics, interoperability, data equity, informatics, business intelligence, artificial intelligence, and data strategy, data modernization, governance, and research.

Experience should include:

• Designing, planning, organizing, implementing, directing or evaluating data-related projects including needs assessments, program evaluation, research studies using primary or secondary database linkage efforts, data analysis and interpretation, management information systems or data collection, and monitoring systems in health-related programs.

• Collecting, cleaning, and analyzing survey data.

• SPSS or comparable statistical analysis package experience.

Qualifications to be further assessed during the interview process:

• Experience working with diverse communities and analyzing health data through a health equity lens with the ability to present findings to a diverse audience.

• Ability to conceive, organize and carryout research projects independently.

A related doctorate may substitute for twenty-four (24) months of experience; master’s degree may substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience; bachelor’s degree may substitute for twelve (12) months of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in epidemiology, economics, environmental health, psychology, health statistics, or health services.

• Experience with large multi-year databases.

• Experience with tobacco research.

• Experience with GIS and/or Tableau.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.