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

Requisition ID: req36186

Working Title:
Sr Research Scientist 2

Position Grade:
15

Position Summary:
The Senior Research Scientist 2 at the UNM Health Sciences Center for NativeAmerican Health (CNAH) independently interprets, organizes, and executescomplex public health research and programming initiatives to engage TribalNations and Urban Native American communities in local actions that address thesocial and structural determinants of health. This position will formulate andconduct systematic investigations of considerable scope and complexity,develops and tests model concepts and evaluation approaches, includingIndigenous evaluation methodologies, and applies rigorous scientific researchprinciples to community-engaged and implementation research.

The Senior Research Scientist 2 collaborates with principal investigators, Tribal and urban Native partners,and interdisciplinary and mixed methods teams to design, analyze, anddisseminate research findings; prepares grant proposals and multifacetedbudgets; and serves as Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator on fundedprojects.

The Senior Research Scientist 2 co-directsCNAH's Public Health Core and works collaboratively across CNAH's ResearchCore, Student and Tribal Health Workforce Development Core, and Health PolicyCore to integrate research, training, and policy translation. The role providestechnical leadership and consultation to research staff and trainees,contributes to peer-reviewed publications and professional presentations, andmaintains expertise in state-of-the-art public health science, implementationscience, and evaluation frameworks.

This positionrequires independent judgment in defining the scope and direction of integratedresearch programs of broad significance and representing CNAH in externalcollaborations and professional leadership activities.

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:
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - 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:
CNAH (267A)

Employment Type:
Staff

Staff Type:
Term - Full-Time
Term End Date:
06/30/2027

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:
4/1/2026

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 upload a current resume, cover letter and three professional references.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: • Experience withengaging and trust-building with Native American individuals, Tribal Nations,and Urban Native American communities
• Ability tointerpret, design, organize, and implement integrated and complexcommunity-engaged public health research and programming initiatives
• Experience inleading the development, definition, and direction of local actions thataddress social and structural determinants of health, integrating research,training, and policy translation activities
• Ability toprovide technical guidance and leadership to professional staff on the use of state-of-the-artpublic health science, Indigenous evaluation, and implementation sciencemethodologies
• Ability to develop and implement funding strategies and programs; experience ingrant writing[BJB1] and peer-reviewed publication