Associate Data Analyst Jobs in Duluth, MN (NOW HIRING)

The Memory Keepers Medical Discovery Team – Health Equity (MK-MDT)at the University of Minnesota Medical School, Duluth campus,focuses on research on aging, cognitive health, and dementia inrural and Indigenous communities. Our modern facilities have beenthoughtfully constructed to foster team science approaches toresearch and well-being.

The post-doctoral associate will conduct original research alignedwith the goals of the Memory Keepers Medical Discovery Team –Health Equity. They will also be expected to support MK-MDT facultyprograms of research by assisting with grant writing, researchdesign, data collection, data analysis and dissemination.Candidates with interests in health equity, capacity building,knowledge translation, community-based participatory research,health systems, biostatistics, population health, interventionstudies, health education, and training related to aging, brainhealth, and/or dementia are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate is expected to work on-site at the MK-MDTfacilities in Duluth, MN.

• Conduct community-based participatory or quantitative researchin brain health equity focused on rural and/or Indigenouspopulations in Minnesota and nationally
• Contribute to existing MK-MDT programs of research andactivities
• Write grant applications
• Review and synthesize research literature, conduct systematicand critical reviews
• Community engagement activities (e.g., community presentations,educational materials)
• Data collection
• Data analysis
• Prepare conference presentations
• Preparing and submitting manuscripts

• Organizing meetings and conferences
• Supporting participant recruitment and/or data applicationefforts
• Prepare briefing notes, background reports, presentations, andother meeting materials
• Other duties as assigned

• Ph.D. in any of Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Psychology,or Indigenous Health, and the ability to travel.

• Experience with qualitative, quantitative, and/or mixed methodsresearch methods
• Experience related to research projects with Indigenous and/orrural communities.
• Experience in community engagement
• Knowledge and awareness of Indigenous and rural health andIndigenous health research ethics.
• Statistical analysis, geospatial analysis, and/or biostats

At the Center of American Indian and Minority Health, we’re workingto make a positive impact on American Indian and Alaska Nativehealth. In partnership with Native American communities, universityexperts, and nonprofit leaders, we accomplish this mission througheducation, research, and outreach. The center is based at theUniversity of Minnesota Medical School, Duluth campus.

We provide resources and activities for Native American studentsspanning K–12, college/pre-med, and medical school. We give youaccess to opportunities ranging from the Health Science Academy tothe Native Americans into Medicine program, and more.

Our research focuses on the center’s activities over the past fourdecades. We’re also connecting with tribal communities throughoutOjibwe country to find out which health issues they would like usto investigate.

Our staff members are dedicated to program development and outreachin tribal communities within Minnesota, Northern Wisconsin, and theupper peninsula of Michigan. We aim to inform educators and triballeaders about our programs while reaching out to students who areinterested in health sciences.

Location attributes: Duluth, Minnesota, is a cultural center thatboasts a wealth of fine art and performance offerings, as well asoutdoor beauty. Natural history and art museums abound, along witha symphony orchestra and musical talents from numerous performersacross many genres. In 2014, Duluth was voted Outside magazine'sbest outdoors town in America. Minnesota’s City on the Hill claims6,834 acres of city parkland, 129 Parks, 11,000 acres of greenspace, 12 miles of paved, accessible trails, 85 miles ofbike-optimized, multi-use trails, 150 miles of unpaved hikingtrails, and 16 designated trout streams.

It is also the southern terminus of the Superior Hiking Trails.During winter months Spirit Mountain features skiing, snowboarding,fat biking, alpine coaster, snow tubing and Nordic trails. Duluthhas recently been characterized as a climate change refuge by CNNand The New York Times.

To discover more about the Memory Keepers Medical Discovery Team goto: https://memorykeepersmdt.com/

$62,232 annually ; depending oneducation/qualifications/experience

Please visit the Benefits for Postdoctoral Candidates website for moreinformation regarding benefit eligibility.

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professionaltraining
• Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counselingat no cost

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversityand inclusion in enriching the employment experience of itsemployees and in supporting the academic mission. The University iscommitted to attracting and retaining employees with varyingidentities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to andopportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment withoutregard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender,age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteranstatus, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successfulcompletion of a background check. Our presumption is thatprospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminalconvictions do not automatically disqualify finalists fromemployment.

The University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD) consistently ranks amongthe top Midwestern, regional universities in U.S. News and WorldReport's \"America's Best Colleges\" issue.

Overlooking Lake Superior, UMD provides an alternative to bothlarge research and small liberal arts environments and attractsstudents looking for a personalized learning experience on amedium-sized campus of a major university. A firm liberal artsfoundation anchors a variety of traditional degree programs, aswell as professional and graduate students that draw on UMD's manyresearch institutes and labs.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized byForbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employerfor Women (2023), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026,we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awardsrecognition for employee appreciation and work-lifeflexibility.