Research Professional 1 - Data Analytics

Dr. Kristen Mark's research lab is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Analyst to support a portfolio of projects focused on sexual and reproductive health across the lifespan. The lab's work includes a randomized controlled trial in Tanzania, national cross-sectional surveys, and multiple dyadic and longitudinal datasets examining couple dynamics. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys complex data, collaborative research, and contributing to impactful public health science.

This position is based out of Minneapolis, MN and is eligible for hybrid work from home and/or on campus work dependent upon individual performance and organizational need, though some regular on-site work will be expected. Because the University of Minnesota is a land-grant institution that serves the state, residing in Minnesota is typically required.

Work Arrangement:

• This position is expected to work remotely more than 50% of the time.
• The employee's primary office will be their remote work location.
• The department may modify flexible work arrangements at any time.

Key Responsibilities:

Analytics & Statistical Modeling (80%):

• Conduct statistical analyses and modeling to support scientific research aims.
• Identify data patterns and trends to inform research questions.
• Produce analysis outputs, reports, and documentation.
• Manage and integrate data from multiple sources.
• Ensure data quality, research compliance, and reproducibility.
• Improve efficiency and automation of analytic workflows.
• Stay current with analytic tools and methods, especially in R, Unix, and emerging epigenetic tools.

Data Requirements, Processing & Visualization (10%):

• Contribute to the design and implementation of data collection procedures.
• Perform data cleaning, processing, ad-hoc reporting, and predictive modeling.
• Develop clear, accurate visualizations to support research interpretation.
• Maintain up-to-date skills in R and STATA.

Presentation & Publication Support (10%):

• Prepare data visualizations, statistical summaries, and figures for presentations and manuscripts.
• Collaborate with research teams to ensure clarity and accuracy of materials.
• Support manuscript development through data interpretation and analytic contributions.
• Other duties as assigned.

All required qualifications must be documented on application materials.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related field (Data Science, Epidemiology, Statistics, Biostatistics, etc.)., or a combination of education and relevant work experience to equal at least four years.
• Strong proficiency with data analysis tools and visualization.
• Experience working with large behavioral health datasets.
• Expertise in complex, nested data structures (e.g., dyadic, longitudinal).
• Ability to apply data analysis to real-world research contexts.
• Knowledge of data cleaning and quality assurance best practices.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Comfort working with sexual and reproductive health topics.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a related field (Data Science, Epidemiology, Statistics, Biostatistics, etc.).
• Experience with mixed-methods research and qualitative analysis software.
• Background in educational intervention research.
• Ability to translate between SPSS and R/STATA/SAS.
• Strong record of applying statistical tools and communicating findings to diverse teams.
• Experience in sexual health or global health research.

The Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the University of Minnesota was created more than 50 years ago in response to a legislative mandate to train primary care physicians. Since then, we have been leaders in transforming the specialty through education, research, and patient care. We are the academic sponsor of seven family medicine residencies-five in the Twin Cities, two in Greater Minnesota. We are involved in medical student education activities across the Medical School's two campuses: Twin Cities and Duluth. We sponsor five fellowship programs-sports medicine, hospice and palliative medicine, behavioral medicine, clinical informatics, and human sexuality- and offer continuing medical education opportunities. We are regularly among the top National Institutes of Health-funded family medicine departments. Our faculty are actively researching health disparities, healthcare delivery, and population health. More at https://med.umn.edu/familymedicine.

Pay Range: $25.72 to $29.00 per hour; and we anticipate most offers will be around the midpoint of this range, depending on education and experience.

Time Appointment: 75% + appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University 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
• Voluntary Disability
• 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

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