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*Research Scientist 1*
*Requisition ID*
req1050
*Working Title*
SEV LTER Field Crew Technician
*Position Grade*
11
*Position Summary*
The Sevilleta Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER) program at the
University of New Mexico is seeking to fill a position at the level of
Research Scientist I. This position has a large field ecology component
and requires the ability to live for extended periods at the Sevilleta
Field Station near Socorro, New Mexico, (up to five non-consecutive
months per year) and to drive a field vehicle.
The primary responsibility of this research technician position is to
work with other scientists to collect and manage data for a number of
long-term, field-based research projects. A majority of these projects
focus on plant ecology, although some occasional small mammal work will
be performed. Thus, the successful candidate will have excellent plant
identification skills and the ability to hike long distances in a desert
environment carrying field equipment. For small mammal projects, the
ability to wear a half-face respirator is necessary. Ability to maintain
experimental field infrastructure and sensors is preferred, and a
familiarity with data management and analysis, including the use of R,
SAS, MySQL databases, Microsoft tools and/or additional software
packages, is also preferred.
This is a term position with yearly renewal contingent upon performance
and funding.
See the Position Description for additional information.
<http://jobdescriptions.unm.edu?id=L1001>
*Conditions of Employment*
* Successful candidate may be required to submit to a pre-placement
medical clearance through Employee Occupational Health Services
depending on location and nature of position.
*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*
BS, or MS degree.
Familiarity with the flora of central New Mexico.
Experience with the handling and/or trapping of small mammals.
Experience ensuring the quality and integrity of long-term data sets.
Experience with updating and/or maintaining websites.
Experience with statistical analysis and experimental design.
Experience with maintenance of experimental field infrastructure
(rainfall experiments) and sensors (CO2, soil moisture, soil temperature).
Experience with GIS and spatial data processing and analysis.
Link to apply:
https://unm.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=1050
*Campus*
Main - Albuquerque, NM
*Department*
AS Biology General Administrative
*Employment Type*
Staff
*Staff Type*
Term - Full-Time
*Term End Date*
1 year from date of hire
*Status*
Exempt
*Pay*
$2500-2667/mo
*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 <https://hr.unm.edu/benefits> home page for a more information.
*ERB Statement*
Temporary and on-call employees working an appointment percentage of 26
(.26 FTE) or greater, per quarter, will be eligible to earn retirement
service credits and thus are required to make New Mexico Educational
Retirement Board (NMERB) contributions. More information pertaining to
your FTE and NMERB contributions can be reviewed on the NMERB Guidelines
Clarified <https://hr.unm.edu/nmerb-change> webpage.
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Dr. Jennifer A. Rudgers
Professor of Biology
University of New Mexico
[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
ph. (505) 277-6185
