• Senior Research Scientist - Research Scientist 3

    State of Minnesota (St. Paul, MN)


    Working Title: Senior Research Scientist

     

    Job Class: Research Scientist 3

    Agency: Health Department

    + **Job ID** : 90996

    + **Location** : St. Paul

    + **Telework Eligible** : Yes / Hybrid

    + **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 12/29/2025.

    + **Date Posted** : 12/23/2025

    + **Closing Date** : 1/12/2026

    + **Hiring Agency:** Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)

    + **Division/Unit** : Executive Office / 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:** $37.26 - $55.42 / hourly; $77,798 - $115,716 / 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.

     

    Elevate your career working as a Senior Research Scientist at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), where your data collection expertise would make an impact on the well-being of all Minnesotans!

     

    The position exists to develop, conduct, and consult on data collection efforts throughout the state of Minnesota at the state and local level. Public health entities throughout the state regularly require information from the Minnesota Center for Health Statistics for their program evaluation efforts. To ensure that data has been rigorously and effectively collected, this position requires a skilled individual to ensure data collection is properly conducted for various efforts including, but not limited to, the Minnesota Student Survey and various local public health surveys.

     

    This position is currently eligible for up to 50% hybrid telework for applicants residing in Minnesota or a bordering state within 50 miles of the work location.

    Minimum Qualifications

    _To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held._

     

    Four (4) years of experience conducting or consulting on survey research, including questionnaire design, sampling, data cleaning/management, statistical analysis, and reporting.

     

    A related degree may substitute for experience as follows:

    + Doctorate = 24 months

    + Master’s = 18 months

    + Bachelor’s = 12 months

    + Associate’s = 6 months

    Qualifications to be assessed during the interview process:

    + Knowledge of survey methodologies, questionnaire design, sampling strategies, data quality assurance, and data management.

    + Skill with statistical packages such as Stata, SPSS, R, or SAS for complex survey data analysis, including the design and use of sampling weights.

    + Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse clientele and clearly communicate statistical research to non-technical audiences.

    + Professional judgement and problem solving related to data management and analysis.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Experience working with rural and remote communities and populations of color.

    + Experience with large multiyear datasets.

    + Experience interpreting MDH and federal laws and rules pertaining to disease, death, risk factor, and health resource surveillance.

    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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.