HS Sr Research Specialist

HS Sr Research Specialist

Position Summary:

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:

High school diploma or GED; at least 9 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 or PhD in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Computational Sciences, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in advanced statistical programming, data modeling, and analysis of large, complex datasets.
• Experience conducting or supporting clinical and laboratory-based human subject research.
• Strong record of contribution to peer-reviewed manuscripts, abstracts, or grant proposals.
• Knowledge of federal regulations and compliance requirements for human subject research.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a multidisciplinary research team.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

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

Department: IM Nephrology (852N)

Employment Type: Staff

Staff Type: Term - Full-Time

Term End Date: 06/30/2025

Status: Exempt

Pay: Monthly: $4,236.27 - $5,950.53

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: 10/20/2025

Eligible for Remote Work: Yes

Eligible for Remote Work Statement: This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule after successful completion of the probationary period.

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 includes:

• Cover Letter detailing your directly related experience
• Resume
• Professional references, preferably from supervisors

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.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.