Lead qualitative research and policy translation for Minnesota Human Services in St. Paul, with telework eligibility for approved applicants. Apply advanced methods rigor.

As a Research Scientist 3, you will guide qualitative work across the Office of the Medicaid Medical Director. The work includes methodological design, coding, theme construction, and integration with claims and administrative data. Findings support legislative reports, federal deliverables, and peer-reviewed publications.

Key Responsibilities:

- Design qualitative studies, collection tools, and informed consent materials
- Develop codebooks, code data, construct themes, and interpret findings
- Integrate qualitative findings with claims and administrative data
- Write legislative reports, federal deliverables, and peer-reviewed publications




- Set methodological standards and direct others’ analytic work

Requirements:

- Three years leading qualitative or mixed-methods research
- Experience with focus groups, interviews, surveys, observations, and documents
- Qualitative analysis software experience, including NVivo or comparable tools
- Knowledge of informed consent, confidentiality, de-identification, and applicable privacy requirements
- Master’s or doctoral degrees may substitute for experience

Bring rigorous qualitative analysis, policy translation, and research leadership to Minnesota Human Services and Medicaid policy work.

📌 Qualitative Research Scientist Policy Specialist (Canada)
🏢 Minnesota Direct Care and Treatment
📍 Canada