Research Specialist

Position Description:
The Center for Social Research is an interdisciplinary applied research center supported by grants and contracted services. The Center performs a wide range of social and socio-economic impact assessments, program evaluations, and curates two social, economic, and demographic indicator projects. 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 Research Specialist to conduct interdisciplinary applied research. Activities include primary and secondary data collection efforts using various quantitative and qualitative methods. Candidates should be able to manage data sets and be proficient with data analysis tools such as Excel, SAS , and SPSS . In addition to data collection and analysis, the Research Specialist will interpret results and prepare written documents and outreach materials to communicate results to projects sponsors and other constituent groups. The Research Specialist should be able to perform all duties within expected time frames and work harmoniously and productively with other members of the research team. The position is funded solely by grant and contract funds.

Minimum Qualifications:
1. Master's degree in Social Sciences, including but not limited to Sociology, Community or Economic Development, Public Health, Economics, Business, Regional Science or related field
2. Demonstrated skill in applied research, data collection, analysis, interpretation, and preparation of report documents and other project deliverables
3. Expertise with various data analysis packages such as Excel, SPSS , or SAS and data processing software such as Word and PowerPoint
4. Effective oral and written communications skills

Preferred Qualifications:
1. Minor degree or some experience in business, finance or economics
2. One or more years' experience in applied research; preferably in a grant/contract funded research environment
3. Experience in program evaluation and development of research methods
4. Ability to tailor oral and written content to a variety of audiences
5. 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.
6. 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 delivery of research findings and implications.
7. Knowledge of federal and state statistical sources such as U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Department of Commerce, Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
8. Ability to direct and assist in grant writing and reporting

Screening Date: 09/28/2018
Open Until Filled: No
Search Type: Internal/External Simultaneously: Open to all applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants:
- Cover letter (Please address qualifications required to successfully complete the job.)
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- Three references, including contact information

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:
NDSU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of 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.

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

Posting Specific Questions

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1. * Are you a North Dakota resident?
   • Yes
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2. * Do you qualify for North Dakota veteran's preference?
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4. * Do you qualify for North Dakota disabled veteran's preference?
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Other Document 1
2. Veterans Preference Claim Form (DD214)
3. Veterans Administration Letter
4. Other Document 2
5. Other Document 3