Research Scientist 2

University of New Mexico
Monthly: $5,191.33-$5,938.40
life insurance, remote work
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
1 University Of New Mexico (Show on map)
Sep 06, 2024
Requisition ID req30347 Working Title Research Scientist 2 Position Grade 12 Position Summary The New Mexico Sentencing Commission (NMSC), which is part of the Institute for Social Research at the University of New Mexico, is looking for qualified applicants for a Research Scientist II position. About NMSC: NMSC serves as a criminal and juvenile justice policy resource to the three branches of state government and interested citizens. Its mission is to provide impartial information, analysis, recommendations, and assistance from a coordinated cross- agency perspective with an emphasis on maintaining public safety and making the best use of our criminal and juvenile justice resources. Staff perform applied research, program evaluation, and analyses that provide information for criminal and juvenile justice stakeholders. Job duties: With direction from senior staff, the Research Scientist II position may participate in: On-site data collection at various criminal and juvenile justice and/or community agencies Secondary data analysis Cleaning of electronic datasets Combining information from multiple data sets Statistical data analysis Writing and formatting of reports Conducting literature reviews Lead and guide undergraduate student employees Completing other project tasks as needed 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 The successful candidate will have: Experience with statistical software packages such as SPSS Prior experience or interest in learning Structure Query Language (SQL) Excellent writing skills Social science background People who are successful in this position are able to work independently, are self-motivated, detail oriented, responsible, and have good critical thinking skills. Additional Requirements Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM Department Institute for Social Research (931C) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Term - Full-Time Term End Date 8/2/2025 Status Exempt Pay Monthly: $5,191.33-$5,938.40 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 8/12/2024 Eligible for Remote Work Yes Eligible for Remote Work Statement "After a period of time, the new employee may be eligible for a hybrid remote work (telecommuting) arrangement under the discretion of their supervisor, business needs, and successful completion of training." 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. Cover letter and Resume/application *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.