Research Scientist, Associate

• 503547
• Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
• Staff
• Staff Full-time
• Closing at: May 26 2026 - 23:55 MDT
  
  

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Department Contact: Simeon Schum, 575-646-1144 & skschum@nmsu.edu

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: Join the exciting research team at a regionally impactful laboratory, solving real world challenges for the State of New Mexico and beyond.

Position Details

Position Title: Research Scientist, Associate

College/Division: Research, Creativity and ED

Department: 470039-RESEARCH CORES PROGRAM

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: commensurate with qualifications.

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status: Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon external funding

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule

Job Duties and Responsibilities: Conducts experiments, data analysis and summation under the direction of the laboratory director for research projects of the Research Cores Program. Analyzes and interprets data using statistical tools and methodologies, ensuring accuracy and relevance. Works with faculty, students, and other researchers to support ongoing projects and fosters interdisciplinary collaboration. Provides guidance and training to undergraduate and graduate students involved in research projects. Prepares reports and presentations to communicate research findings to stakeholders, including academic and professional audiences. Ensures that all research activities comply with ethical standards and institutional guidelines. Supports the daily operations of research facilities, including maintenance of equipment and ensuring safety protocols. Stays current with scientific literature and advancements in the field relevant to the research focus. Engages with the broader community to promote research initiatives and disseminate findings. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree 5 years of relevant experience.

Equivalent Qualifications

N/A

Preferred Qualifications

PhD or equivalent in the field of environmental and water research with a focus on high resolution mass spectrometry techniques. 1 year post PhD of professional experience related to the standard duties as outlined.

Special Certification/Licensure

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work involves almost constant exposure to unusual elements: i.e. extreme temp, toxic chemicals, biohazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, loud noises, other potentially dangerous materials/situations that require safety precaution/protective equip

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.

Recruitment Summary

We are New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures.

NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education.

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Since 1888, NMSU has proudly embodied this tradition, building relationships that last a lifetime while serving students who want to earn their degree and grow in their field. Today, NMSU Global Campus provides flexible, career-focused online education that helps our students transform their lives – and the lives of the people they love – through over 70 degree and certificate programs, skill-building microlearning courses, and career and talent development.

NMSU Main Campus

Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University's 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state.

Doña Ana Community College

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Alamogordo Campus

Established in 1958 to serve the needs of the airmen and families stationed at Holloman Air Force Base located only 10 miles west of Alamogordo, NMSUA is a community college with a long history of excellence that is supported by a caring community of hard-working students and dedicated faculty and staff. The campus is situated “on the hill” above Alamogordo and provides inspiring views of the city and the Tularosa Basin, offering the perfect venue for creative and motivated learning.

Grants Campus

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Special Instructions to Applicants

The electronic application is the *official* document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.

EEO Statement

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