Job Responsibilities
60% of the position includes constructing analytic databases from various data sources such as healthcare claims, national health surveys, and/or electronic health records.

40% of the position includes conducting statistical analyses, including descriptive statistics using tabular or graphical methods as well as regression analysis and interpretation.

All tasks will occur in close collaboration with faculty investigators. There will be opportunities to collaborate on journal publications resulting from these analyses.


Qualifications
All required qualifications must be documented on application materials

Required qualifications

BA/BS with coursework in statistics or econometrics plus 4 years of related experience or a Master’s degree in health services research, public health, statistics, economics or a related field plus 2 years of related experience. Related experience must include at least (one) 1 year of prior research experience that includes preparing data for statistical analysis.
Proficiency with at least one statistical programming language (e.g., SAS, Stata, or R).
Strong attention to detail and documentation when writing statistical code.
Interest in developing new programming and analytic skills.
Ability to manage multiple demands and multiple projects.
Comfort working both independently and within teams.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred qualifications

Experience in effectively working with individuals from diverse cultures and populations.
Experience analyzing healthcare claims data using SAS/SQL.
Experience with conducting statistical or econometric analyses using Stata, SAS, or other similar programming languages.

About the Department
The University of Minnesota School of Public Health improves the health and wellbeing of populations and communities around the world by bringing innovative research, learning, and concrete actions to today’s biggest health challenges. SPH includes four academic divisions and 33 internationally recognized centers and is home to roughly 1,000 students, 130 tenured/tenure-track and contract faculty, and 450 staff. SPH is a research powerhouse: #1 level of research funding per capita at UMN, #2 largest research portfolio at the UMN, #2 NIH funding among UMN schools and colleges, and $137.6M in research grants and contracts (FY22). The school is ranked nationally by U.S. News & World Report, and offers more than 20 leading master’s, doctoral, and certificate programs, with its Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) program ranked #2 and its Biostatistics program ranked #9.


Information about the Division of Health Policy and Management is available at http://www.hpm.umn.edu

Benefits
Working at the University

At the University of Minnesota, you’ll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
University HSA contributions
Disability and employer-paid life insurance
Employee wellbeing program
Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
Financial counseling services
Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area
Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefits.