Research Scientist 1 in Albuquerque, New Mexico at University of New Mexico

Requisition ID: req37551

Working Title:
Research Scientist 1

Position Grade:
11

Position Summary:
BEMP (Bosque Ecosystem Monitoring Program) is looking for a part-time botanist to assist with bosque site vegetation surveys.

We will be conducting vegetation monitoring using line intercept methods in the Middle Rio Grande Bosque along 120 miles of the Rio Grande. Approximately 10 hours/week (2 mornings/week) through early October.

Need to be able to identify plants to species and record cover along ten 30-meter transects at up to 15 sites.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment:

• Successful candidate must submit to a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check. Additional health screenings may be required, dependent on the nature of the research conducted, as determined by Employee Occupational Health Services.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Campus:
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Benefits Eligble:
No Benefits for On-Call position

Department:
AS Biology General Administrative (048F)

Employment Type:
Staff

Staff Type:
On-Call
Status:
Exempt

Pay:
Hourly: $22.16-$25.93

Benefits Eligible:
No Benefits for On-Call position

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:
No
For Best Consideration Date:
8/24/2026

Application Instructions:
Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Submit a resume with UNMJobs application.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: Needs to be familiar with plants of the Rio Grande Bosque, including native and nonnative grasses and forbs.