What are the responsibilities and job description for the Collaborative Engagement Research Scientist position at The University of New Mexico?
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 (Diné) 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.
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
Additional Requirements CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM DepartmentARID Institute (445A) Employment TypeStaff Staff TypeTerm - Full-Time Term End Date12 / 31 / 2025 StatusExempt PayMonthly : $3,697.20 - $5,191.33, commensurate with experience Benefits EligibleThis 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 home page for a more information.
