About this role
Research Scientist 3
| Requisition ID | req35645 |
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| Working Title | Research Scientist 3 |
| Position Grade | 13 |
| Position Summary | The Webster Lab (https://websterlab.weebly.com/) and Litvak Lab (https://www.litvaklab.org/) at the University of New Mexico jointly seek applications for a Riparian Research Scientist 3. The position will support the establishment of a new research program studying carbon cycling in Rio Grande riparian forests as part of the Sevilleta Long Term Ecological Research Program (https://sevlter.unm.edu/). The candidate will be primarily responsible for the day-to-day operation of one tall (~30 m) eddy covariance tower and a network of instrumented groundwater wells. Responsibilities include installing, servicing and troubleshooting environmental sensors (above- and below-ground, terrestrial and aquatic), data management, data quality assurance, and contributing to ecological measurements and ecosystem studies. |
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| 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. |
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| Campus | Main - Albuquerque, NM |
| Department | AS Biology General Administrative (048F) |
| Employment Type | Staff |
| Staff Type | Term - Full-Time |
| Term End Date | A year from start date |
| Status | Exempt |
| Pay | Monthly; $4236.27 - $5094.27 |
| 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 | 2/11/2026 |
| Eligible for Remote Work | No |
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| 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. |
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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. |
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About University of New Mexico
As the only academic health center in the state, UNM HSC combines its three mission areas - education, research and patient care - to provide New Mexicans with the highest level of health care. UNM HSC was established in 1994 and is located on the University of New Mexico campus in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
UNM HSC is made up of the following academic and clinical entities: School of Medicine College of Nursing College of Pharmacy College of Population Health Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center Clinical & Translational Science Center (CTSC) UNM Hospitals (New Mexico's only Level I Trauma Center) UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center * UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center
What you'll do
- The candidate will manage the operation of a tall eddy covariance tower and a network of groundwater wells. Responsibilities include installing and servicing environmental sensors, data management, and contributing to ecological measurements.
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