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

Requisition ID: req35647

Working Title:
Research Scientist 1

Position Grade:
11

Position Summary:
We are hiring an aquatic technician (Research Scientist 1) to work at the Teakettle Experimental Forest for the summer/fall of 2026. Teakettle is a 1300 ha old-growth, mixed-conifer forest 80 km east of Fresno, CA in the southern Sierra Nevada. This summer/fall we will be collecting post-wildfire data following the 2025 Garnet Fire. The aquatic researcher will work alongside 5 forest technicians and 1 supervisor on a joint forestry and watershed project measuring the response to the Garnet Fire. The technician will assist with water sampling surveys and maintaining aquatic sensors, as well as working with the forest technician crew re-measuring forest structure plots, including basic tree measurements and conducting fuels transect surveys.

Desired skills include previous experience working as a field crew member in a remote location. Experience taking streamflow measurements, working with aquatic sensors, tree identification, and basic knowledge of tree and fuels measurements are preferred but not required. The facilities at Teakettle are rustic due to the remote location of the station. The cabin has solar power, bathrooms, a kitchen and common space; individuals will spend the field season sleeping in tents. The nearest town for supplies is Shaver Lake, CA, approximately a 1-hour drive from the field station.
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:
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:
Temporary - Full-Time
Status:
Exempt

Pay:
Monthly: $3802.93 - $4451.20

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:
No
For Best Consideration Date:
2/16/2026

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: 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:

• Has spent at least one season working on a field crew or have experience working in a remote field location.
• Prior experience with water sampling, hydrologic measurements, environmental sensors, plant identification,
• Experience with basic tree measurements (i.e. DBH), and line-intercept sampling.