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Collaborative Engagement Research Scientist

University of New Mexico

Monthly: $3,697.20 - $5,191.33, commensurate with experience

life insurance, remote work

United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque

1 University Of New Mexico (Show on map)

Dec 28, 2024

Requisition ID
req31950

Working Title
Collaborative Engagement Research Scientist

Position Grade
12

Position Summary

The Accelerating Resilience Innovations in Drylands (ARID) Institute is actively hiring a Collaborative Engagement Research Scientist to support the Middle Rio Grande Endangered Species Collaborative Program (MRGESCP) and the UNM Metals Exposure and Toxicity Assessment on Tribal Lands in the Southwest (METALS) Superfund Research Program. This position will work closely with and report to the Principal Investigators for the MRGESCP and METALS.

The MRGESCP is a multi-party collaborative comprised of federal, state, local government agencies; Pueblos; municipal water utilities; an irrigation district; and environmental non-governmental organizations. UNM-ARID provides programmatic, administrative, and scientific support to the MRGESCP in order to fulfill its role of being a collaborative space for the signatory partners to collaborate and coordinate scientific and management activities related to the listed species of the Middle Rio Grande (MRG) and their habitat, the riparian bosque ecosystem. Job duties to support the MRGESCP includes facilitating committee meetings and workshops; ongoing coordination with MREGSCP signatory representatives and staff; co-planning and leading collaborative processes; providing administrative support in implementing MRGESCP activities and initiatives; drafting MRGESCP meeting minutes, documents, and reports; representing the MRGESCP at outreach events; and ensuring MRGESCP adherence to its biennial schedule, Long-Term Plan, By-Laws, and other governance and operating documents consistent with the MRGESCP mission and goals.

UNM METALS Superfund Research Center is dedicated to identify risks and remediation strategies from exposures to metal mixtures in waters and soils affected by uranium mining legacy on tribal communities in the Southwest. Job duties to support METALS will include leading efforts to engage communities and environmental health research and research that advances human health, especially among disproportionately impacted populations. The successful candidate will work with the Administrative Core to support science translation efforts and facilitate the integration of trainees in community engagement activities. The successful candidate will also support science communication efforts in coordination with researchers and partner communities at the Pueblo of Laguna and Navajo (Dine) Nation.

The successful candidate will travel to partner communities, attend relevant conferences, and present at different community and academic events.

This is a Term position with
funding initially through 12/31/2025.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree; at least 1 year 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

Preferred Qualifications

Proven track record with multi-stakeholder engagement, coalition building, and developing collaborative and stakeholder engagement processes.
Experience working with Tribal and Indigenous communities and governments.
Experience working with natural resource management and health agencies.
Exemplary communication skills, especially to non-scientific audiences. Familiarity with science communication principles.
Experience with developing and implementing community-engaged research.
Highly organized, with proven ability in project management and administration.
Supervisory experience.
High level of familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite.

Additional Requirements

Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department
ARID Institute (445A)

Employment Type
Staff

Staff Type
Term - Full-Time

Term End Date
12/31/2025

Status
Exempt

Pay
Monthly: $3,697.20 - $5,191.33, commensurate with experience

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
1/2/2025

Eligible for Remote Work
No

Eligible for Remote Work Statement

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through
the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job
advertisement on a 3rd party site, please
visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

A completed application will include a resume/CV, cover letter, and three professional references.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.