Sr Research Scientist 2 at University of New Mexico – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Requisition ID: req35326

Working Title:
Sr Research Scientist 2

Position Grade:
15

Position Summary:
This position will be responsible for managing research at the Teakettle Experimental Forest, CA. This includes both terrestrial and aquatic data collection. The position will hire, train, and oversee the field crew. The Sr. Research Scientist 2 will be responsible for collection, QA/QC, data management, and data analysis of forest inventory data. Also, the candidate will be responsible for collection, QA/QC, data management, lab analysis and data analysis of water data. There will be other duties as assigned.
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.

Campus:
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Benefits Eligble:
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.

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: $5,844.80 - $8,366.80

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:
1/5/2026

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.
Please submit a Resume, Cover Letter and References with UNMJobs application.Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree; at least 7 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:

• MS in Biology
• Prior experience conducting forest inventory work, training and leading field technicians
• Prior experience conducting data QA/QC and managing data
• Prior experience with data analysis in R and publishing in the peer-reviewed literature
• Prior experience surveying forest fuels
• Prior experience collecting water samples
• Prior experience working at a remote field site