Temporary Researcher

The School of Public Health's Cannabis Research Center is seeking applications for a temporary full-time Staff Researcher. This position is funded through June 30, 2027. The position could be extended if additional funding becomes available.

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 applicant's record working with individuals from historically marginalized backgrounds, and experience identifying and eliminating systemic barriers to success in an academic environment. SPH seeks 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.

Starting Salary Range: $81,000‑100,000, dependent upon the selected candidate's relevant qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Work Arrangements:
The University of Minnesota endorses a “Work. With Flexibility.” and we offer a flexible work environment that meets the needs of our students, faculty, staff, and partners we serve. This position will have a hybrid work option with a preferred 3 days onsite during core business hours. The successful candidate will be provided University‑configured equipment and supportive technology tools, however, they are expected to have access to a reliable internet connection for duties undertaken remotely.

Work arrangements will be discussed during the interview.

Position Overview:

In 2023, the State of Minnesota granted an appropriation for a Cannabis Research Center (CRC) at the University of Minnesota's School of Public Health (SPH). This research center presents a significant opportunity to advance understanding of the role cannabis legalization will play in the health, safety and well‑being of Minnesotans.

The Research Investigator will work closely with the CRC team to collect and analyze qualitative cannabis‑related research data and disseminate research findings.

Please note, this position is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship. This position does not offer a STEM OPT training program.

Twin Cities

Full-time

Include but are not limited to:

• Work with co-Principal Investigators and research team to develop data collection instruments and recruitment strategy
• Assist with communication with key stakeholders, including the funding agency and the University of Minnesota Institutional Review Board
• Coordinate project team meetings and follow up
• Ensure integrity, safety and ethics during data collection

• Help plan recruitment strategies
• Implement recruitment strategies
• Schedule interviews
• Serve as primary interviewer for data collection

• Lead qualitative data analyses
• Work with second coder
• Communicate with research team about analytical process and findings

• Assist with development of final report
• Assist with development of a brief and/or scientific paper

All required qualifications must be documented on application materials.

• BA/BS degree plus at least five years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant work experience to equal at least nine years
• Experience collecting and analyzing qualitative data
• Strong writing and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational and problem solving skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated commitment to antiracism

• Masters degree and 1+ years of relevant research experience
• Experience…