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Research Specialist

Employer
North Dakota State University
Location
Fargo, ND
Salary
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Industry
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Role
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Job Type
Long-Term
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Position Description:
Research Specialist for the Center for the Study of Public Choice and Private Enterprise ( PCPE ) with a focus on policy research of interest to the state and region. The successful applicant will be a regular contributor to the PCPE blog and conduct economic research culminating in the writing of PCPE Policy Papers. For more information about PCPE visit the website at https://www.ndsu.edu/centers/pcpe/

Minimum Qualifications:
  • M.S. degree or equivalent in economics or economics related field
  • Proficient use of computers for collecting and synthesizing information and analyze technical data
  • Ability to develop technical educational materials and present and publish research finding
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Good oral, written and interpersonal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in technical publication and presentation
  • Knowledge of statistical software ( STATA preferred) and Microsoft office packages
  • Experience blogging on policy issues
  • Experience with policy analysis
  • Familiarity with the Public Choice, Austrian, and New Institutional schools of economic thought

Open Until Filled: Yes
Search Type: Internal/External Simultaneously: Open to all applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please include a writing sample. This can be attached by using the 'other documents 2' option.

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. • 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement:
North Dakota State University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

Veteran's Preference Notice: This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.
Location (City, State): Fargo, ND

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * Are you a North Dakota resident?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you qualify for North Dakota veteran's preference?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * If yes, list exact dates of service:
    (Open Ended Question)
  4. * Do you qualify for North Dakota disabled veteran's preference?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * How did you hear about this position?
    • Academic Department
    • Bismarck Tribune
    • CareerFargo.com
    • Chronicle of Higher Education
    • Fargo Forum
    • JobsHQ
    • Friend/Co-worker/Family member
    • Higheredjobs.com
    • Indeed.com
    • Job Service of North Dakota
    • NDSU Employee
    • NDSU Website
    • Other newspaper (Please specify below)
    • Professional Publication/Organization Website
    • University Placement Office
    • Inside Higher Education
    • Other (Please specify below)
  6. If Other, please specify:
    (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
  3. Other Document 1
Optional Documents
  1. Veterans Preference Claim Form (DD214)
  2. Veterans Administration Letter
  3. Other Document 2


Company

NDSU is recognized as one of the nation’s top 108 public and private universities.

North Dakota State University is an employer of choice with a commitment to offer a well-rounded benefits package for employees and their families.

NDSU is listed at 95 among 404 public universities based on the university’s research expenditures reported to the National Science Foundation. In addition, NDSU is listed in the National Science Foundation’s top 100 in several areas, including: agricultural sciences; business management and business; communications; materials science; natural resources and conservation science; social sciences; sociology, demography, and population studies; and visual and performing arts.

Company info
Website
Location
1340 Administration Ave.
Fargo
ND
58102
United States

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