Employment Opportunities

IPUMS recruits candidates who are enthusiastic about creating data that fuels social science and health research around the world. We are seeking smart, technically-minded people to join our growing team of researchers and technical staff.

Our researchers are involved in all stages of data and metadata production, including the web dissemination system and outreach. We are constantly pushing the boundaries of data processing and dissemination methods, and we are looking for people who will approach these methods with initiative and creativity.

Current or recent job openings at IPUMS are listed below. Applications for current openings should be made via the University of Minnesota's online employment system. For more information or if you have any questions, please contact us at isrdi-jobs@umn.edu. See more job openings at our related centers on the ISRDI website

Current Openings:

Research & Training Administrative Coordinator, ID 364499 (Application Review begins September 23, 2024):

The Institute for Social Research and Data Innovation (ISRDI) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Research & Training Administrative Coordinator. This critical role supports our training program in population studies, performs administrative tasks for grant proposals and research projects, and provides essential administrative support for our Institute. The ideal candidate will be resourceful, eager to learn, and comfortable working in a collaborative, complex, and deadline-driven environment. This position reports to the Centers and Training Manager and will work closely with the ISRDI administrative group and ISRDI Center Directors. On-site presence for seminars and events is required 2 days per week. Learn more and apply here

IPUMS US Microdata Data Analyst 1, ID 365211 (Application Review begins November 18, 2024):

IPUMS is seeking a Data Analyst who is a technically minded person who enjoys working with data and can learn new skills and knowledge quickly. The data analyst(s) will be part of a broader team that supports multiple IPUMS collections: IPUMS USA, CPS, Time Use, and Health Surveys. Data analysts will work across data collections, pivoting between discrete tasks with defined deadlines and longer-term projects as needed. Data analysts will be expected to develop an understanding of our basic data infrastructure and metadata components and consider how these intersect with unique aspects of different data collections. Learn more and apply here!

IPUMS US Microdata Data Analyst 2, ID 365212 (Application Review begins November 18, 2024):

IPUMS is seeking a Data Analyst who is a technically minded person who enjoys working with data and can learn new skills and knowledge quickly. The data analyst(s) will be part of a broader team that supports multiple IPUMS collections: IPUMS USA, CPS, Time Use, and Health Surveys. Data analysts will work across data collections, pivoting between discrete tasks with defined deadlines and longer-term projects as needed. Analysts will be expected to develop domain expertise into a subset of topical areas, technical applications, and/or data collections, and will be expected to leverage this expertise to develop user-facing documentation and dissemination materials. Learn more and apply here!