Research Specialist - Fargo, United States - North Dakota State University

Description

Position Information

Description & Details:

The Center for Social Research is a recognized applied research institute focusing on interdisciplinary socio-economic research on issues relevant to the North Dakota economy, its communities, and its residents. For more than three decades, the Center has had a successful track record of projects that focus on timely, North Dakota specific applied research, program evaluations, impact and needs assessments, and data collection and dissemination. Center capabilities are broad and flexible to enable Center staff to respond to the state's ever-changing research needs. The CSR is looking for a Data Analyst to conduct data management and data visualization activities for specific interdisciplinary applied research projects. Activities include data mining from publicly available and non-published secondary data sources, automation of data retrieval processes, data management, data analysis, and data visualization. Candidates should be able to manage large data sets and be proficient with data analysis and data visualization tools such as Excel, R, Python, SQL, Tableau, and Power BI. The Data Analyst should be able to perform all duties within expected time frames and work harmoniously and productively with other members of the research team. This is a temporary position (twelve months) funded solely by grant and contract funds.

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in Business Analytics, Computer Engineering, Data Science or related field.

Demonstrated skills in data management and analysis, data modeling, interactive dashboard design specifically using Tableau and Power BI.

Expertise with various data analysis packages including Excel, R or Python, SQL.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated work experience in data analytics and dashboard design.

One or more years experience in applied research; preferably in a grant/contract-funded research environment.

Familiar with North Dakota and regional social and socio-economic conditions and considerations and willingness to stay abreast and be knowledgeable of current affairs affecting the state.

Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and interact with study sponsors, state and community leaders and others to facilitate project planning and development of research methods, data collection processes and the delivery of research findings and implications.

Knowledge of state and federal statistical sources such as the U.S. Census Bureau the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the Centers for Disease control and Prevention.

Experience in assisting with grant writing and reporting.

Applicant Materials Required:

Cover letter (Please address qualifications required to successfully complete the job.)

Resume or curriculum vitae

Three references, including contact information

Benefits:

NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the university - with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following date of hire. Other benefits include: wellness benefits, basic life insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual leave, EAP, sick leave and holiday pay. Optional benefits include: supplemental life, dental, vision, long-term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.

About Us:

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.

NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.

NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.

No Smoking Notice :

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. §

EO/AA Statement:

North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.

Diversity Statement:

NDSU strives to be a community of belonging, recognizing unique differences as strengths of our university. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that supports a community in which diverse populations and perspectives will know and learn from one another. NDSU values candidates who are committed to our core values of respect, inclusivity, community, creativity, excellence, impact, innovation, integrity, resilience, responsiveness, and transformation. Successful candidates will be committed to and help advance our strategic goal to create and maintain an open and respectful environment to promote inclusivity and diversity as a cornerstone of education, research, and outreach.

Veteran's Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation Information

North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at or .