Job ID361173 LocationTwin Cities Job FamilySupplemental Employee Full/Part TimePart-Time Regular/TemporaryTemporary Job Code0001 Employee ClassCivil Service About the Job The School of Public Health Division of Health Policy and Management is seeking applications for a full-time (40 hours/week) temporary position for Summer 2024, from Tuesday, May 28, 2024 through Friday, August 23, 2024. The School of Public Health (SPH) is 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. Salary: $21.52/hour. Work Arrangements The University of Minnesota endorses a "" and we offer a flexible work environment that meets the needs of our students, faculty, staff, and partners we serve. Position Responsibilities The principal job duty is to complete a summer project relevant to activities of the Midwest Analytics and Disease Modeling Center (MADMC) in collaboration with staff at the Minnesota Department of Health. Job Duties Assist with geospatial analysis and visualization of infectious disease health outcomes and/or uptake of infectious disease health care services, such as vaccination - 45% Integrate decision support capabilities into a geospatial data dashboard tailored to Minnesota Department of Health users - 45% Engage in other MADMC-relevant pandemic preparedness activities in collaboration with the Minnesota Department of Health - 10% Qualifications Please be sure to list all the required qualifications in your application materials. Required Qualifications Minimum of 1 year of coursework and/or professional experience with infectious disease modeling and/or analytics. Experience with infectious disease modeling and/or analytics. Proficiency in computer programming in R (preferred) or other languages. Demonstrated excellence in written, virtual, and in-person communication. Ability to work effectively with individuals (students, colleagues, community members) from diverse communities and cultures. Coursework in statistics, decision analysis, data science, computer science and/or applied mathematics. 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 23 internationally recognized centers and is home to roughly 1,025 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, $137.6M in research grants and contracts (FY22), and $1.1M average grant funding per faculty member. The school is ranked nationally by the U.S. News & World Report, #6 public school of public health, and offers more than 20 leading master's, doctoral, and certificate programs, with its Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) program second and its Biostatistics program ninth. How To Apply 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. Resume and Cover Letter are required. 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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: Employment Requirements 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. About the U of M The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC) The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations. At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022). 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.