SPH Research Temp/Casual

The School of Public Health occasionally needs to hire employees on a temporary and/or casual basis throughout the year. These positions perform a variety of nonacademic and/or academic work responsibilities in a temporary or casual work schedule either limited to 67 or fewer days of work in a calendar year or no more than 14 hours per week.

The School of Public Health (SPH) is committed to antiracism and anti-oppression and welcomes you to join us in our pursuit of building equity and driving justice. We particularly encourage applications from those who belong to groups that have been historically underrepresented in our School, including those who are American Indian, Black, Indigenous, and people of color, those with disabilities, veterans, and those from 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

Starting pay is dependent upon the selected candidate's relevant qualifications, experience, and internal equity and assignment of duties.

Work arrangements: The University of Minnesota endorses a "Work.With.Flexibility." approach and we offer a flexible work environment that meets the needs of our students, faculty, staff, and partners we serve.

Responsibilities:

Research
Collaborate with School of Public Health faculty and/or research staff to facilitate ongoing research (50%)
Gather and analyze data (50%)

Qualifications:
Required: Research work experience, education, and/or certification requirements are based on, and cannot exceed, the qualifications for work performed in comparable UMN job classifications.

This does not constitute a posting for vacancies, but establishes a pool of applicants should openings occur throughout the year. Applicants will be selected from this pool on an as-needed basis. Appointments are based on need, funding, and performance.

Applications will not be acknowledged, but will be reviewed when such openings occur throughout the academic year.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

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