Job description:
The Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs ranks among the top 15 professional schools of public affairs at public universities in the country; our program concentration in nonprofit management ranks fifth in the nation.
The Institute is widely recognized for its role in examining public issues and shaping public policy at the local, state, national, and international levels, and for providing leadership and management expertise to public and nonprofit organizations.
Employment responsibilities:
The Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs continually accepts nominations of and applications from individuals for research positions that may open during the year. All applications are reviewed as openings occur, and individual applicants are invited to interview when their skills or areas of expertise match a specific opening.
These often are temporary positions of three to six months in duration. Appointments may be for varying percentages of time (up to 100%). Salary is commensurate with qualifications and availability of funding and will be negotiated at the time of hire. All hires will be made on an annually renewable basis. Renewals will be contingent upon satisfactory performance, continued availability of funding, and consistency with the Humphrey Institute's mission and program priorities.
Research associates work on research projects in any of several capacities, including that of principal investigator, and are expected to be engaged with faculty and graduate students. Research fellows usually work under the direction of the principal investigator to implement the research project.
Essential qualifications:
Academic - Earned doctorate or appropriate terminal degree required for appointment as a research associate (9702) or senior research associate (9701). Master's degree required for appointment as a research fellow (9703) or senior research fellow (9743).
Experience - Relevant previous research experience in some field of public affairs. In addition, candidates should provide evidence of the following skills and abilities: strong interpersonal skills in group and individual settings, strong written and oral communication skills, ability to work independently and manage a variety of research projects, and ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
Preferred qualifications:
Preferred skills will be determined when a specific research opening becomes available.
Appointment details:
Please apply on-line using the University online employment system at https://employment.umn.edu
This announcement does not constitute a notice of vacancy. Applications received by the Humphrey Institute will become part of a pool of applications for consideration for positions that may become available through the end of the fiscal year, at which time they will be removed from the active file. Application materials should include a cover letter addressing qualification; a current resume or curriculum vitae; an academic transcript confirming receipt of qualifying degree; and the names, addresses, and phone numbers or e-mail addresses of three references. Direct materials to:
Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs
c/o Wendy Lane, Director of Human Resources
University of Minnesota
152 Humphrey Center
301 - 19th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55455-0211
E-mail: lanex025@umn.edu
A search committee may seek a peer review of the individual's credentials. Potential applicants are invited to visit the Humphrey Institute's website where current job openings are posted.
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