Senior Research Scientist - Research Scientist

Senior Research Scientist - Research Scientist 3

• Job
• 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:
  Yes

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 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 regularly require information from the Minnesota Center for Health Statistics for their program evaluation efforts. This position requires a skilled individual to ensure data collection is properly conducted for various efforts, including the Minnesota Student Survey and 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.

• Four (4) years of experience conducting or consulting on survey research, including questionnaire design, sampling, data cleaning/management, statistical analysis, and reporting.
• Degree requirements (education may substitute for experience):
• Doctorate = 24 months
• Master’s = 18 months
• Bachelor’s = 12 months
• Associate’s = 6 months
• 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 use of sampling weights.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse clientele and clearly communicate statistical research to non‑technical audiences.
• Professional judgment and problem solving related to data management and analysis.

• 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.

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

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Contact Amy Winters ters.us or 651‑201‑5617. To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job #, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Amy Winters ters.us.

Come work for one of the best public health systems in the nation and contribute to our mission to protect, maintain and improve the health of all Minnesotans. We are working hard to achieve our vision for health equity in Minnesota, where all communities are thriving.

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low‑cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
  • Fertility care, including IVF
  • Diabetes care
  • Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer‑paid life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability…