Remote Decision Support Scientist: Drought Outlooks

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); Remote; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Minnesota, through the Institute on the Environment (IonE), Knowledge Initiatives, seeks a Decision Support Researcher to advance decision support science and evaluate probabilistic drought outlook visual strategies for better stakeholder use. The project has a firm end date and is funded by federal grants, with an expected end date of March 31, 2027.

The role emphasizes 80% in mixed-methods research design and analysis, 10% communication, and 20% coordination and operations, with

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 2+ years of related experience or BS/BA with 4+ years of related experience.
• Experience in interdisciplinary sustainability research and social science methodologies.
• Experience in probabilistic drought outlooks or related technical areas.

Responsibilities

• Design, conduct, and analyze mixed-methods research.
• Coordinate research operations and collaboration across teams.
• Support dissemination and communication of research findings and publications.

Skills

Interdisciplinary sustainability

Social science methods

Interviews and surveys

Education

Master's degree + 2 years

BS/BA + 4 years

Job description

University of Minnesota, through the Institute on the Environment (IonE), Knowledge Initiatives, seeks a Decision Support Researcher to advance decision support science and evaluate probabilistic drought outlook visual strategies for better stakeholder use. The project has a firm end date and is funded by federal grants, with an expected end date of March 31, 2027.

The role emphasizes 80% in mixed-methods research design and analysis, 10% communication, and 20% coordination and operations, with