**Working Title: Climate & Health Epidemiologist** **Job Class: Epidemiologist Principal** **Agency: Health Department** + **Job ID** : 84174 + **Location** : St. Paul + **Telework Eligible** : Yes + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Limited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 02/14/2025 + **Closing Date** : 02/20/2025 + **Hiring Agency:** Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) + **Division/Unit** : Environmental Health - Environmental Impacts Analysis Unit + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : 8:00am-4:30pm + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $39.34 - $58.47 / hourly; $82,141 - $122,085 / annually + **Classified Status** : Unclassified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Association of Professional Employees (MAPE) + **End Date** : 03/31/2026 + **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Professional + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No **The work you'll do is more than just a job.** At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. Join our dynamic team at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), where your passion for public health can make a tangible impact on the well-being of all Minnesotans. As an Epidemiologist Principal you will provide necessary epidemiological support for the Minnesota Climate & Health Program in the Environmental Health Division. The position leads design, data collection, data cleaning, data analysis, data interpretation, and reporting of climate-related health data and studies to better describe the health impacts of climate change on Minnesotans. **Primary responsibilities include:** Collect, analyze, interpret, and report on disease/illness and exposure data that describe the health impacts of climate change in Minnesota and its disproportionate impacts on specific populations. More specifically, design and implement a study of the health impacts of heat on violence in Minnesota through literature review, data analyses, and summarization of findings; explore and make recommendations for a climate and health dashboard for the state of Minnesota; and in collaboration with other MDH researchers and subject matter experts, develop an MDH research agenda to forward our understanding of the health impacts of climate change on people who reside in Minnesota. _This is a temporary position with an anticipated end date of March 31, 2026._ _This position will have the option of teleworking; however, it will be based on the business needs of the unit and is at supervisory discretion._ **Minimum Qualifications** Five (5) years of related experience designing and conducting public health epidemiology research, surveillance programs, or related research and/or scientific work. _A related master’s degree may substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience; bachelor’s degree may substitute for twelve (12) months of experience; and associate’s degree may substitute for six (6) months of experience._ **_Additional minimum qualifications to be assessed during the interview:_** + Technical skill, knowledge, and abilities in public health surveillance methods, limitations and challenges of surveillance. + Ability to design and conduct epidemiologic investigations. + Interpretation and communication of epidemiological study results. + Experience researching the health impacts of climate change. **Preferred Qualifications** + Master’s degree in Public Health with a concentration on Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Social Sciences or Behavioral Sciences (such as, anthropology, sociology, psychology, educational psychology) or medicine and allied health professions (such as veterinary medicine, dentistry, nursing) + Knowledge of and practical experience in surveillance, epidemiological principles, research design, public health datasets, biostatistics, and database design. + Experience researching the health impacts of climate change. + Knowledge of the etiology, pathogenesis, epidemiology, and control of environmentally-related diseases/illnesses (e.g., heat illnesses, respiratory diseases, chronic diseases, mental health). + Expertise in the use of data management software (e.g., Excel and Access), statistical software (e.g., R, SAS), PowerPoint presentation software, Microsoft Word, bibliographic software, and data visualization software (e.g., Tableau, DataWrapper, StoryMaps). + GIS coursework or demonstrated experience working with GIS. + Demonstrated writing and presentation skills **Additional Requirements** **This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.** AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.