MNRISKS Coordinator Research Scientist 3

About the position

The MNRISKS Coordinator position is a full-time role at the State of Minnesota, specifically within the Pollution Control Agency. This position is responsible for leading and coordinating the technical development, updates, and use of the Minnesota Statewide Screening of Health Risks from Air Pollution (MNRISKS) system. The incumbent will manage the continued development and implementation of system updates, guide work groups in analyzing, visualizing, and communicating high-quality data, and coordinate air emissions risk analysis for facility assessments. Additionally, this position provides expert scientific and technical advice on risk assessment, evaluation, and communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the technical development and updates of the MNRISKS system.
• Manage the implementation of system updates.
• Guide work groups in analyzing and visualizing data.
• Coordinate air emissions risk analysis for facility assessments.
• Provide expert scientific and technical advice on risk assessment and communication.

Requirements

• Master of Science degree in environmental health, risk assessment, toxicology, natural sciences, or a closely related field.
• Three years of experience in analyzing environmental data and applying risk assessment principles.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with others across environmental programs.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with the MNRISKS system.
• Understanding of scripting languages (such as Python or R) in a server/cloud computing environment.
• Experience with relational databases management systems such as PostgreSQL or Oracle.
• Familiarity with air emissions inventories and air quality sensors.
• In-depth understanding of environmental and human toxicology.
• Knowledge of the Clean Air Act and air quality standards.

Benefits

• Equity and inclusion commitment.
• Training and development opportunities.