HS​/Associate Scientist

HS/Associate Scientist 1

Requisition  Working Title HS/Associate Scientist 1 Position Grade 12 Position Summary

This position will be located at the UNM Prevention and Population Sciences (PPS) division and will be part of a multi-disciplinary team that conducts health behavior surveillance, program evaluations, and research related to health and social determinants of health. Under supervision, the incumbent will work in all phases of research, including study design, recruitment and retention of participants, data collection, data management and analysis and reporting.

Studies involve both quantitative and qualitative methods. The incumbent may implement surveys, interviews, focus groups, or other types of data collection. The position may also conduct literature reviews and write drafts of data briefs on various topics and contribute to manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication as well as grant applications. The incumbent may use Stata, R, or other software for data analysis.

Duties and responsibilities for this position may include:

* Collaborates in the planning, development, and implementation of field research studies

* Participates in the recruitment and retention of school staff, students, parents, or others for research studies

* Represents the team as part of committees, advisory groups, or community-based collaborations

* Collects qualitative data through interviews or focus groups

* Independently executes research methods, protocols, and procedures

* Analyzes, evaluates, and interprets research data, and prepares summaries and inferences for review by investigators

* Conducts literature reviews

* Contributes to the development of summary reports, presentations, and manuscripts associated with original research findings

* Provides professional guidance, leadership, and instruction to technical support staff and/or students engaged in project activities

* Performs other job duties as assigned

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

* For individual positions in which driving is a job requirement, a valid NM driver's license and valid UNM driver's permit will be required.

* Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

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

* Master's degree in Public Health or a related field

* Previous experience in prevention research in New Mexico

* Experience with Stata and/or R statistical software

* Experience building and collecting data using web-based surveys, especially using REDCap

Additional Requirements Campus Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM Department Peds Prvn and Population Sciences (997E)

Employment Type

Staff Staff Type Term - Part-Time Term End Date 9/30/2026 Status Exempt Pay Monthly: $3,844.53 - $5,399.33 Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

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 Yes For Best Consideration Date 5/4/2026 Eligible for Remote Work No Eligible for Remote Work Statement 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.

A complete application will consist of current resume, cover letter and reference. Please describe in your cover letter how you meet the preferred qualifications for the position. Include three references in your resume. The references must be professional references, preferably supervisors. Finalists should be prepared to provide official educational transcripts if selected for hire.

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

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