Position Information
ND-SPARK Research Experiences for High School Students (REHSS) Research Assistant (RA). This position can only be applied to by North Dakota High School students who have been awarded a ND-SPARK EPSCoR-NSF grant in a STEM field.
Students will be under the direct day-to-day supervision of their STEM high school teacher and their MiSU faculty research advisor specified in their ND-SPARK REHSS award letter. Each RA will report their hours to Dr. Collette in the Geology Program (indirect supervisor).
Applicants must be currently enrolled in a North Dakota High School and have already received a ND-SPARK award letter prior to applying for this position. This is an EPSCoR-NSF grant-funded position for directed research and either in-person or remote work toward accomplishing the STEM project as outlined in the students award letter.
All relevant ND state laws regarding employment of persons 16 - 17 as laid out by the state of North Dakota must be followed as a prerequisite of employment.
About Us
Located in north central North Dakota, Minot State University is a place where east meets west. Nestled on the northern edge of the Mouse River Valley, the campus stands at the heart of the "Magic City." The city of Minot - nicknamed the "Magic City" for its phenomenal growth during the early 1900s - is a regional center for commerce, culture, healthcare, agribusiness and industry.
Minot is home to Minot Air Force Base and is a key service provider in the burgeoning Bakken oil play thats made North Dakotas economy one of the strongest in the United States. Minot State University is a public university dedicated to excellence in education, scholarship, and community engagement achieved through rigorous academic experiences, active learning environments, commitment to public service, and a vibrant campus life.
Our athletic programs participate in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference in the NCAA Division II.
Additional Information
Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Statement:
Minot State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origins, disability or other protected characteristic.
Women, minorities veterans, individual with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veterans status and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.
All information listed in this position announcement will be used by Human Resources, the Hiring Department, and EO/Title IX for screening, interviewing and selection purposes.
Confidentiality of Application Materials:
Pursuant to the NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records relate to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three finalists who will be invited to campus.
Veterans Preference:
Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility included a DD-214 or NGB 22 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA within the last 12 months.
Clery Statement:
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Minot State University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the Universitys policies, procedures and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years worth of crime statistics for our campus.
As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the MSU Office of Safety and Security located at 500 University Ave W, Minot, ND, 58707.