epidemiologist

Alignerr

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  Population Health Informaticist (AI Training)
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  About The Role
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 At Alignerr, we partner with the world's leading AI research teams to build and train cutting-edge AI models. We're looking for Population Health Informaticists to bring their expertise to a field where data science meets public health &mdash; and where your insights will directly shape how AI understands and reasons about population-level health challenges.
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 This is a unique opportunity to apply your analytical skills to meaningful AI projects, working flexibly and remotely on your own schedule.
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   Organization: Alignerr
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   Type: Hourly Contract
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   Location: Remote
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   Commitment: 10&ndash;40 hours/week
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  What You'll Do
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   Evaluate and improve AI-generated content related to population health data, epidemiology, and public health analytics
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   Apply your expertise to assess the accuracy, depth, and quality of AI outputs covering health metrics, disparities, and intervention strategies
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   Identify gaps, errors, or oversimplifications in AI reasoning around community health trends and outcomes
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   Provide structured, expert feedback that helps AI systems better understand population health concepts
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   Work independently and asynchronously &mdash; on a schedule that suits you
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  Who You Are
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   Experience working with healthcare, public health, or population-level datasets
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   Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate complex health data and interpret trends
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   Familiarity with data visualization, dashboards, or reporting tools used in public health contexts
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   Ability to translate complex data concepts into clear, actionable insights
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   Detail-oriented and comfortable providing structured written feedback
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   Background in epidemiology, biostatistics, health informatics, or a related field
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   Experience with data annotation, quality assessment, or evaluation frameworks
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   Familiarity with population health management platforms or surveillance systems
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  Why Join Us
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   Work on cutting-edge AI projects with top research labs and institutions
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   Fully remote and flexible &mdash; work on your own schedule, from anywhere
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   Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and collaboration with a global expert community
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   Contribute to AI that could meaningfully improve how health systems understand and serve populations
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   Potential for ongoing work and contract extension
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Population Health Informaticist

University of Minnesota

<div><p>Required Qualifications</p><ul><li>
Advanced degree (PhD) in public health, epidemiology, health services research, or other relevant field with one or more years of research training</li><li>
Demonstrated effective written, virtual, and in-person communication</li><li>
Ability to work independently as well as a member of a research team</li><li>
Experience using the R programming language, 8+ years of experience strongly preferred</li><li>
Experience applying analytic and/or mathematical modeling methods to health care or public health applications</li><li>
Demonstrated commitment to promoting a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace</li></ul><p>
Preferred Qualifications</p><ul><li>
Interest in pandemic response</li><li>
Experience coding and interactive data visualization in RShiny</li><li>
Experience with geospatial analysis (SatScan)</li><li>
Experience with mathematical disease modeling</li><li>
Experience working with public health and/or health system organizations</li><li>
Experience coding collaboratively using Github</li></ul><p>
The School of Public Health division of Health Policy &amp; Management is seeking applications for a full-time Midwest Analytics and Disease Modeling Center (MADMC) Research Associate position, job code 9791PH, Researcher Professional 5 - Public Health.<br>
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Note: This job opening is part of a multi-role recruitment effort. We have a total of 2-3 open headcounts currently available across our MADMC team, and we are interviewing for several different functions to find the best qualified fit for our current needs.</p><p>
Please note, this position is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship. This position does not offer a STEM OPT training program.<br>
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Work Arrangements<br>
The University of Minnesota endorses a &ldquo;Work with Flexibility&rdquo; approach that encourages employees to select a work location where they can do their best work. We offer a flexible work environment that meets the needs of our students, faculty, staff and partners we serve. This means that the incumbent may have the option to work at least partially remotely. Onsite location: Mayo Memorial Building, 420 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis on the East-bank campus<br>
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Center Description<br>
The CDC-funded Midwest Analytics and Disease Modeling Center (MADMC) is one of 13 CDC-funded Insight Network sites across the United States that aims to develop analytical tools and build capacity in public health. MADMC works closely with public health and health system partners to develop and pilot test analytic tools to support public health operations and decision-making. MADMC brings together academic experts in decision analysis, infectious disease modeling, data analytics, health informatics, machine learning, and geospatial analysis to work with state public health and health system leaders.<br>
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We are seeking a candidate with advanced training in data analytics, geospatial analysis, epidemiology, mathematical modeling, and/or health services research who also has an interest in pandemic preparedness and/or infectious disease topics. The Research Associate will have the opportunity to work closely with team members at University of Minnesota, the Minnesota Electronic Health Record Consortium (MNEHRC), and the Minnesota Department of Health.<br>
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Job Responsibilities and Duties<br>
The Research Associate will lead the development, pilot testing, and integration of analytic tools to support public health preparedness, response, and decision-making. Projects vary as public health needs arise; see the MADMC website for a list of current and past projects: https://www.sph.umn.edu/research/centers/midwest-analytics-and-disease-modeling/tools/. Depending on the projects they are assigned to, the Research Associate will have the following job duties:</p><ul><li>
Development of data analytic and/or mathematical modeling tools (60%), including the following tasks:<ul><li>
Develop code and methods for advanced analyses (e.g., geospatial analysis, infectious disease modeling, social contact pattern data analysis) to generate results that are incorporated into interactive dashboards and data tools using RShiny.</li><li>
Contribute to strategic decision-making in setting project priorities and proactively address potential challenges.</li><li>
Collaborate on shared codebases via GitHub, actively participating in version control through commits, pull requests, and code reviews.</li><li>
Lead development of comprehensive technical documentation, including procedures for tool updates and ensuring all code is well-commented and reproducible.</li><li>
Conduct literature searches as needed to support projects</li><li>
Engage with and lead communication with public health subject matter experts (SMEs)</li><li>
Contribute to project management by setting meeting agendas, tracking milestones, and ensuring project deadlines are met.</li><li>
Supervise the work of more junior research staff to support these activities.<br>
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Center- and project-related administration and project management tasks (15%), including:<ul><li>
Lead project management of assigned projects by setting meeting agendas, tracking milestones, and ensuring project deadlines are met.</li><li>
Lead project evaluation efforts, including the collection and analysis of user survey results and assisting with user interviews.</li><li>
Create operational protocols and document existing resources to be leveraged in response to emerging threats and other levels of public health emergency.<br>
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Dissemination and knowledge translation tasks (15%), including:<ul><li>
Create project dissemination plans, including identifying target journals and conferences</li><li>
Write academic manuscripts and conference abstracts as lead author; contribute to other academic products as co-author.</li><li>
Create conference and seminar presentations and/or posters.</li><li>
Present at conferences, seminars, and professional meetings.</li><li>
Create public-facing materials like one-pagers and case studies.<br>
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Provide consultation across projects on advanced analytics methods and technical skills (10%)</li></ul><p>
The University of Minnesota School of Public Health (SPH) is Minnesota's only school of public health, committed to improving the health and well-being of communities worldwide. Through innovative research, learning, and concrete action, we tackle today's biggest health challenges. SPH includes four academic divisions: Biostatistics &amp; Health Data Science, Environmental Health Sciences, Epidemiology &amp; Community Health, and Health Policy &amp; Management.<br>
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Ranked nationally by the U.S. News &amp; World Report as the #6 public school of public health, SPH is home to approximately 1,000 students, 130 faculty, and 400 staff across 25 internationally recognized centers. Our academic excellence is highlighted by our #3-ranked Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) and #9-ranked Biostatistics programs.</p><p>
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.</p><p>
Priority Deadline Note: The application review will begin on 7 days from posting</p><p>
Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your &quot;My Job Applications&quot; page and uploading documents in the &quot;My Cover Letters and Attachments&quot; section.</p><p>
A resume and cover letter are required for consideration.</p><p>
To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.</p><p>
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.</p><p>
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</p><p>
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.</p><p></p><p>
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)</p><p>
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.</p><p>
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&rsquo;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).</p></div>

MADMC Researcher 5

North East Medical Services

<div><div><div>The Clinical Data Scientist serves as a strategic bridge between clinical operations, Epic analytics and research initiatives at NEMS. This role will design, build, and validate reproducible analytical workflows and machine learning models using clinical and real‑world data (EHR, claims, registries) to answer clinical and operational questions, support research and product development, and enable data‑driven decision making across the organization.</div></div><p>
</p><div><div><b>ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:</b></div></div><p>
</p><ul><li><div>Acts as liaison between IT, clinical informatics, operations and research teams to ensure alignment on clinical data strategy</div></li><li><div>
Designs and executes study and analysis plans for clinical research, outcome measurement, and predictive modeling.</div></li><li><div>
Analyzes patient populations to identify care gaps, utilization patterns, and opportunities for preventive interventions</div></li><li><div>
Supports value-based care initiatives by calculating and monitoring quality measures that impact reimbursement and funding</div></li><li><div>
Collaborates with care management, population health and other operational teams where needed to optimize provider engagement, patient engagement and outreach campaigns</div></li><li><div>
Partners with interdepartmental leaders, clinical directors and quality teams to gather requirements and prioritize analytics projects</div></li><li><div>
Serves as SME for analytics team; validates clinical workflows and data definitions</div></li><li><div>
Extracts, cleans, harmonizes, and curates clinical and real‑world datasets (EHR, claims, labs, device data), ensuring provenance and reproducibility.</div></li><li><div>
Develops feature engineering pipelines and statistical or machine‑learning models (risk scores, phenotyping algorithms, prognostic/predictive models)</div></li><li><div>
Validates models using appropriate methods (cross‑validation, temporal validation, external cohorts) and assesses fairness, calibration, and clinical utility</div></li><li><div>
Collaborates closely with clinicians, biostatisticians, product managers, and engineers to translate clinical questions into analytic specifications and actionable outputs</div></li><li><div>
Implements production‑ready pipelines and supports model deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management (versioning, performance tracking, drift detection)</div></li><li><div>
Ensures compliance with data governance, privacy, and security requirements (HIPAA best practices); participates in data access and IRB processes as needed</div></li><li><div>
Produces clear, reproducible documentation, analysis code, technical reports, and visualizations for both technical and non‑technical stakeholders</div></li><li><div>
Contributes to team best practices: code review, unit/integration testing for analytics code, and reproducible research practices (notebooks, containers, CI/CD)</div></li><li><div>
Tracks project timelines, deliverables and stakeholder satisfaction metrics using project management tools &ndash; Jira or similar</div></li><li><div>
Performs other job duties as required by manager/supervisor</div></li></ul><ul><li><div>
Clinical Degree: MD, DO, NP, PA, PharmD, or equivalent clinical training with active understanding of clinical workflows, diagnoses, and treatment protocols preferred</div></li><li><div>
MS in Data Science, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Computer Science, Biomedical Informatics, or related quantitative discipline (or equivalent experience or related field).</div></li><li><div>
5+ years&rsquo; experience working with clinical or real‑world healthcare data (EHR, claims, registries) in applied analytics or research settings</div></li><li><div>
Experience working with underserved or immigrant populations; cultural competency and multilingual skills highly valued</div></li><li><div>
Epic Certification required or must obtain within 6 months of hire</div></li></ul><p>
</p><div><div><b>Technical Skills and Competencies</b>:</div></div><ul><li><div>
Data Visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau or similar)</div></li><li><div>
Strong programming skills in Python and/or R; proficiency with SQL for large‑scale data extraction and manipulation</div></li><li><div>
Deep understanding of quality measures (HEDIS, eCQM), value-based care models and population health principles</div></li><li><div>
Experience with healthcare data standards and APIs (FHIR, HL7) and common EHR systems (Epic, Cerner) preferred</div></li><li><div>
Strong analytical rigor and attention to detail</div></li><li><div>
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting technical results to clinicians and stakeholders</div></li><li><div>
Proactive problem solver with a bias for reproducible, production‑quality work</div></li><li><div>
Comfortable with ambiguity and rapidly evolving requirements in healthcare settings</div></li></ul><p>
</p><div><div><b>LANGUAGE:</b></div></div><p>
</p><ul><li><div>Must be able to fluently speak, read and write English</div></li><li><div>
Fluent in Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin), Vietnamese, Spanish and other languages preferred</div></li><li><div>
Fluency in other languages are an asset</div></li></ul><p>
</p><div><div><b>STATUS:</b></div></div><p>
</p><ul><li><div>This is an FLSA Exempt position.</div></li><li><div>
This is not an OSHA low-risk position.</div></li><li><div>
This is a Full Time position.</div></li></ul><p>
NEMS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer welcoming diversity in our workforce. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.</p><p>
NEMS BENEFITS: Competitive benefits, including free medical, dental and vision insurance for employee, spouse and/or children; and company contribution to 401(k).<br>
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CLINICAL DATA SCIENTIST

<div><p>Required Qualifications</p><ul><li>
Bachelor's degree and at least four years of relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience equal to at least 8 years</li><li>
At least one year of experience working at a state or local public health agency</li><li>
Demonstrated effective written, virtual, and in-person communication</li><li>
Ability to work independently as well as a member of a research team</li><li>
Experience using the R programming language. 4+ years of experience strongly preferred</li><li>
Proficient with geospatial analysis using SaTScan software</li><li>
Experience applying analytic and/or mathematical modeling methods to health care or public health applications</li><li>
Demonstrated commitment to promoting a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace</li></ul><p>
Preferred Qualifications</p><ul><li>
Masters degree in public health, epidemiology, health services research, or other relevant field</li><li>
Interest in pandemic response</li><li>
Experience coding and interactive data visualization in RShiny</li><li>
Understanding and/or experience with mathematical disease modeling</li><li>
Experience coding collaboratively using Github</li></ul><p>
The School of Public Health division of Health Policy &amp; Management is seeking applications for a full-time Midwest Analytics and Disease Modeling Center (MADMC) Research Associate position, job code 8353PH, Researcher Professional 3 - Public Health.<br>
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Note: This job opening is part of a multi-role recruitment effort. We have a total of 2-3 open headcounts currently available across our MADMC team, and we are interviewing for several different functions to find the best qualified fit for our current needs.</p><p>
Please note, this position is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship. This position does not offer a STEM OPT training program.<br>
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Work Arrangements<br>
The University of Minnesota endorses a &ldquo;Work with Flexibility&rdquo; approach that encourages employees to select a work location where they can do their best work. We offer a flexible work environment that meets the needs of our students, faculty, staff and partners we serve. This means that the incumbent may have the option to work at least partially remotely. Onsite location: Mayo Memorial Building, 420 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis on the East-bank campus<br>
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Center Description<br>
The CDC-funded Midwest Analytics and Disease Modeling Center (MADMC) is one of 13 CDC-funded Insight Network sites across the United States that aims to develop analytical tools and build capacity in public health. MADMC works closely with public health and health system partners to develop and pilot test analytic tools to support public health operations and decision-making. MADMC brings together academic experts in decision analysis, infectious disease modeling, data analytics, health informatics, machine learning, and geospatial analysis to work with state public health and health system leaders.<br>
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We are seeking a candidate with training in data analytics, geospatial analysis, epidemiology, mathematical modeling, and/or health services research who also has an interest in pandemic preparedness and/or infectious disease topics. The Research Associate will have the opportunity to work closely with team members at University of Minnesota, the Minnesota Electronic Health Record Consortium (MNEHRC), and the Minnesota Department of Health.<br>
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Job Responsibilities and Duties<br>
With limited supervision and guidance from faculty and staff, the Research Associate will contribute to the development, pilot testing, and integration of analytic tools to support public health preparedness, response, and decision-making. Projects vary as public health needs arise; see the MADMC website for a list of current and past projects: https://www.sph.umn.edu/research/centers/midwest-analytics-and-disease-modeling/tools/. Depending on the projects they are assigned to, the Research Associate will have the following job duties:</p><ul><li>
Development of data analytic and/or mathematical modeling tools (70%), including the following tasks:<ul><li>
Execute data cleaning, analysis, and visualization to support ongoing public health analytic initiatives.</li><li>
Build and maintain interactive dashboards and data tools using RShiny.</li><li>
Collaborate on shared codebases via GitHub, actively participating in version control through commits, pull requests, and code reviews.</li><li>
Develop comprehensive technical documentation, including procedures for tool updates and ensuring all code is well-commented and reproducible.</li><li>
Solve complex technical challenges as they arise in analytic projects</li><li>
Collaborate directly with partners and relevant IT departments to integrate tools into routine use and for possible adaptation for future public health emergencies.</li><li>
Provide technical guidance to junior staff on advanced analytic methods and dashboard development</li><li>
Conduct literature searches as needed to support projects</li><li>
Engage with and support communication with public health subject matter experts (SMEs) to learn from their expertise and incorporate their feedback into project deliverables.<br>
</li></ul></li><li>
Center- and project-related administration and project management tasks (15%), including:<ul><li>
Lead project management of assigned projects by setting meeting agendas, tracking milestones, and ensuring project deadlines are met.</li><li>
Contribute to project evaluation efforts, including the collection and analysis of user survey results and assisting with user interviews.</li><li>
Contribute to general center operations and preparedness activities, such creating operational protocols and documenting existing resources to be leveraged in response to emerging threats and other levels of public health emergency.<br>
</li></ul></li><li>
Dissemination and knowledge translation tasks (15%), including:<ul><li>
Write academic manuscripts and conference abstracts as lead or co-author.</li><li>
Create conference and seminar presentations and/or posters.</li><li>
Present at conferences, seminars, and professional meetings.</li><li>
Create public-facing materials like one-pagers and case studies for assigned projects.</li></ul></li></ul><p>
The University of Minnesota School of Public Health (SPH) is Minnesota's only school of public health, committed to improving the health and well-being of communities worldwide. Through innovative research, learning, and concrete action, we tackle today's biggest health challenges. SPH includes four academic divisions: Biostatistics &amp; Health Data Science, Environmental Health Sciences, Epidemiology &amp; Community Health, and Health Policy &amp; Management.<br>
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Ranked nationally by the U.S. News &amp; World Report as the #6 public school of public health, SPH is home to approximately 1,000 students, 130 faculty, and 400 staff across 25 internationally recognized centers. Our academic excellence is highlighted by our #3-ranked Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) and #9-ranked Biostatistics programs.</p><p>
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.<br>
<br>
Priority Deadline Note: The application review will begin on 7 days from posting.</p><p>
Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your &quot;My Job Applications&quot; page and uploading documents in the &quot;My Cover Letters and Attachments&quot; section.</p><p>
A resume and cover letter are required for consideration.</p><p>
To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.</p><p>
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.</p><p>
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</p><p>
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.</p><p></p><p>
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)</p><p>
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.</p><p>
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&rsquo;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).</p></div>

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