North Dakota State University

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The Challey Institute for Global Innovation and Growth seeks applications for the position of Research Specialist (a year-round, full-time position). We seek candidates who have strong interest and ability to perform quantitative research that aims to shed light on the types of policies and solutions that will contribute to enhanced opportunity and flourishing in North Dakota, the Midwest, and the U.S. The successful candidate will be part of an interdisciplinary team that contributes to the Challey Institute’s vision of identifying bottom up solutions aimed at expanding opportunity and flourishing.

The successful candidate will be expected to perform research on emerging issues affecting North Dakota and those deemed important to regional stakeholders. Moreover, the candidate will be expected to nimbly adjust their research priorities based on the needs of various state and regional stakeholders.

Issues researched will largely be determined on current state/regional needs, but examples include:
*Tax policy and its impacts on growth, entrepreneurship, and innovation
*Identifying the types of policies that lead to a healthy entrepreneurial ecosystem
*Examining challenges facing North Dakota and the Midwest (e.g. attracting and retaining qualified workers, providing healthcare for rural areas) and policies to mitigate them

To Apply: https://prd.hcm.ndus.edu/psc/recruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=2948617&PostingSeq=1&fbclid=IwAR3BS1JY7t63qpoRO0wO9KiukRORedp3vBB2F8CzXlKm7c2MdYd6eHkoiaE