Research Specialist

Position Description:
The Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute invites applications for a research scientist position. The UGPTI offers an exciting opportunity to pursue research and professional development in activities that focus on transportation. The candidate seeking to join us for this position will be involved in a wide range of rural transportation issues. The individual will have the opportunity to utilize his/her strengths in contributing to a growing program of research and knowledge transfer. Exceptional communication and organizational skills are essential. This is a full-time benefited position. Specific responsibilities include:
(1) Conduct research projects related to agriculture and traffic safety
(2) Manage and administer surveys
(3) Manage databases and ensure data quality; and
(4) Provide quarterly reports of work progress and deliverables

Minimum Qualifications:
• Master's degree in sociology, agricultural economics, public health, education, political science, criminal justice, transportation/logistics, or other related field
• Proficiency with SPSS or SAS and MS Office software applications
• Demonstrated experience with surveys, interviews, focus groups and/or content analysis
• Experience with providing customer service and/or conducting public meetings
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently

Preferred Qualifications:
• Extensive mixed methods research experience
• Work experience in the agricultural and/or traffic safety stakeholders
• Grant proposal and research writing experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of agriculture and/or rural transportation issues and policies

Screening Date: 04/04/2019
Open Until Filled: No
Search Type: Internal/External Simultaneously: Open to all applicants
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
   • No
2. * Do you qualify for North Dakota veteran's preference?
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3. * If yes, list exact dates of service:
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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
3. Unofficial Transcript 1

Optional Documents

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