Sr Research Scientist

Sr Research Scientist 2

This position will be responsible for managing research at the Teakettle Experimental Forest, CA. This includes both terrestrial and aquatic data collection. The Senior Research Scientist 2 will oversee collection, QA/QC, data management, and data analysis of forest inventory data as well as water data. The candidate will hire, train, and lead the field crew. Other duties will be assigned as needed.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must submit to a post‑offer, pre‑employment physical examination and medical history check. Additional health screenings may be required based on the nature of the research.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree with at least 7 years of directly related experience.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS in Biology
• Prior experience conducting forest inventory work, training and leading field technicians
• Prior experience conducting data QA/QC and managing data
• Prior experience with data analysis in R and publishing in the peer‑reviewed literature
• Prior experience surveying forest fuels
• Prior experience collecting water samples
• Prior experience working at a remote field site

This position is eligible for a remote work agreement (RWA) that may include Hybrid, In‑State, and Out‑of‑State arrangements. Regular employees hired for an Out‑of‑State RWA must agree to an employee status of Term Appointment and subject to regular renewals no longer than yearly.

Application Instructions:

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. Please submit a Resume, Cover Letter and References with UNMJobs application.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. 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.