Research Assistant/Staff

Requisition ID	req33103
Working Title	Research Assistant/Staff
Position Grade	06
Position Summary	Provides technical assistance, as assigned, in the collection, processing, and coordination of data, samples, and/or specimens for a specified research study or group of studies. Works within established research protocol and under specific instructions as to method, process, and technique to perform or assist with routine tests, experiments, and/or procedures relevant to the field of study. See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment
Minimum Qualifications	High school diploma or GED; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities which may include practicum. 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: Research experience participating in research on atmospheric water harvesting. Research experience conducting field research to collect atmospheric water samples, lab research to process field water samples and measure water quality, and data analysis to determine trends in meteorology, air quality, and water quality. Able to travel to field sites across Albuquerque (specifically City of Albuquerque Environmental Health Department Air Quality Program sites) and perform lab and data analysis. Currently enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited higher education institution, or have obtained at minimum a bachelor's degree.
Additional Requirements
Campus	Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department	Center for Water & the Environment (281A)
Employment Type	Staff
Staff Type	Temporary - Part-Time
Term End Date
Status	Non-Exempt
Pay	Hourly: $16.07 - $20.12
Benefits Eligible	This is not a benefits eligible position.
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	No
For Best Consideration Date
Eligible for Remote Work
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. Please attach resume and transcripts.
*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.