Position Summary
The University of New Mexico's Center for Geospatial and Population Studies (UNM-GPS) serves as the New Mexico State Demographer's Office and state liaison to the U.S. Census Bureau and maintains New Mexico's traffic crash database for the New Mexico Department of Transportation. Our team provides the accurate, impartial data and objective analysis that lawmakers, government agencies, and the public rely on to make informed, data-driven decisions. UNM-GPS is seeking a Research Scientist 1 to gather, integrate, analyze, describe and visualize data related to New Mexico’s changing population and vehicular crash data.
Duties for the Research Scientist 1 will include, but are not limited to:
Cover Letter Requirement
See the Position Description for additional information.
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
We do not expect a single entry-level candidate to possess all of the skills listed below. We encourage applications from candidates who have a strong foundation in a few of these areas and an eagerness to learn the rest:
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.
Please submit a resume/UNMJobs application, cover letter, and three (3) professional references. A customized cover letter is required for this position. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered for the position. Your letter should highlight how your previous professional or educational experiences relate to specific items listed within the preferred qualifications section. We are interested in learning about your unique perspective, your problem-solving approach, and your genuine interest in UNM-GPS’s mission.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.
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