Research Scientist

Research Scientist 1

Working Title
- Research Scientist 1

Position Grade - 11

Position Summary
- Dr. Singh's lab at Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center is looking for a Research Scientist 1. Dr. Singh's lab focuses on decoding the epigenetic basis of ocular & metastatic cancers, dry age-related macular degeneration (dAMD) and defining the molecular mechanisms driving the chronic inflammation associated states. This is a unique opportunity to be part of cutting-edge biomedical research with direct impact on future diagnostics and therapeutics.

The Research Scientist will help to oversee retinal organoid maintenance and experiments, decode microglia associated inflammation gene regulatory networks and also be involved in Uveal Melanoma metastasis associated projects. The Research Scientist will assist in various co-culture experiments, single-cell multi-omics experiments, big data analysis, flow cytometry, immuno-microscopy, molecular biology experiments and manuscript preparation. The Research Scientist will perform routine scientific research tasks;

animal research work; maintain accurate experiment/samples/research databases; develop & utilize established protocols; plan, design, conduct, process & lead scientific experiments; ensure data integrity, quality control, and protocol compliance; developing recruitment and retention strategies etc. This position will also communicate research findings to the scientific community in peer-reviewed journal articles. This position will also contribute to the preparation of grants, literature reviews and contract proposals.

This position will also support trainees/students (undergrad, PhD, MD students and post-doc) in ongoing research projects focused on uveal melanoma, cancer epigenetics, and AMD etc.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential to this position. Experience with regulatory processes such as IRB submissions, organizing, sorting, and analyzing data is preferred.

Minimum Qualifications
- 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.

Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree; with at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified or PhD degree (preferred)

Campus
- Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department
- Department of Ophthalmology (409A)

Employment Type

- Staff

Staff Type
- Term
- Full-Time

Term End Date - 9/30/2027

Status
- Exempt

Pay
- Monthly: $3,802.93 - $5,097.73

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 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 - 2/13/2026

Eligible for Remote Work
- No

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 attach Cover Letter explaining interest in the position and highlighting relevant skills/background, scientific writing experience etc. Attach Resume or CV. If available, a sample of your scientific writing or a brief description of any relevant previous projects and transcripts.

Attach current class schedule or availability.

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. 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.