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Associate Director - Research Specialist

Position Summary

The Associate Director of the Center for Statistical Training & Consulting (CSTAT) assists the Director in carrying out CSTAT’s mission.  Successful candidates will (1) coordinate CSTAT’s projects with CSTAT consultants; (2) manage CSTAT’s project database and reports; (3) collaborate with CSTAT clients and partners on research projects; (4) mentor and coach graduate students; (5) assists with the overall administration of the unit and stakeholder relations.

For more information about the Center for Statistical Training and Consulting (CSTAT), please visit our website at https://cstat.msu.edu

Review of Applications will begin March 15, 2023.  Position to begin in Spring 2023.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -Statistics or other quantitative field

Minimum Requirements

• The job requires a Ph.D. in Statistics or a quantitative field.
• 4 years’ experience in statistical consulting and research (including during the degree program),
• 2 years managerial experience (including project management, preparing budgets, supervising team members),
• excellent organizational planning and time management skills,
• knowledge of applied statistical methodologies.
• Strong interpersonal skills and written and oral communication skills are essential.

Required Application Materials

The application should contain a brief cover letter explaining the applicants interest in the position, previous research and administrative experiences, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references (letters will be requested as needed)

Together-we-will Statement

Review of Applications Begins On

03/15/2023

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Website

HTTPS://CSTAT.MSU.EDU

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