Research Scientist

Overview

Research Scientist 1.

Requisition . Position Grade 11.

Working Title:

Research Scientist 1.

We are hiring 5 field technicians (Research Scientists) to work at the Teakettle Experimental Forest for the summer of 2020. Teakettle is a 1300 ha old-growth, mixed-conifer forest 80 km east of Fresno, CA in the southern Sierra Nevada. This summer we will be collecting post-wildfire data following the 2025 Garnet Fire. We will be hiring 5 technicians to work on a forestry and watershed project.

The researchers will be tasked with re-measuring forest structure plots, including basic tree measurements and conducting fuels transect surveys. Additionally, the crew will assist with periodic water sampling as needed. Desired skills include tree identification, basic knowledge of tree and fuels measurements, and previous experience working as a crew member. The facilities at Teakettle are rustic due to the remote location of the station.

The cabin has solar power, bathrooms, a kitchen and common space; individuals will spend the summer sleeping in tents. The nearest town for supplies is Shaver Lake, CA, approximately a 1-hour drive from the field station.

• Re-measure forest structure plots and conduct basic tree measurements (e.g., DBH) and fuels transect surveys.
• Assist with periodic water sampling as needed.
• Support field crew operations in a remote forest location.

• Successful candidate must submit to a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check. Additional health screenings may be required, dependent on the nature of the research conducted, as determined by Employee Occupational Health Services.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University"s influenza vaccination requirement.

• Bachelor's degree; no previous experience required.
• Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

• Spent at least one season working on a field crew.
• Experience working in a remote field location.
• Prior experience with plant identification, basic tree measurements (i.e. DBH), and line-intercept sampling.

• Campus:
  Main - Albuquerque, NM
• Department: AS Biology General Administrative (048F)
• Employment Type:
  
  Staff
• Staff Type:
  Temporary - Full-Time
• Status:
  Exempt
• Pay:
  Monthly: $3802.93 - $4451.20
• Benefits Eligible:
  This is not a benefits eligible position.
• ERB Statement:
  As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
• Background Check
  
  Required:
  
  No
• For Best Consideration Date: 2/16/2026
• Application Instructions:
  Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Please submit a resume, cover letter, and references with UNMJobs application.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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