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Research Tech/Phys Sciences

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Albuquerque, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 9/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/12/2026

Research Tech/Phys Sciences

Requisition ID req29765
Working Title Research Tech/Phys Sciences
Position Grade 08
Position Summary

The QuEST Project (Quantifying Ecosystem exports across Space and Time) is a multi-institutional research program spans five states (NM, NV, AL, AR, NH) and seven institutions including collaboration with Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The project will address hydrologic and biogeochemical change in headwater stream networks with the approach to integrate hydrologic modeling with complementary hydrologic and biogeochemical observations within five watersheds across the United States’ cross-continental aridity gradient.

The Research Technician/Physical Sciences position will work directly with the Research Scientist 2 and the Faculty Principal investigator.  The position will participate in data collection, lab and field work for the QuEST Project grant and on Dr. Alexandra Webster's Transformation Network Program to assist in conducting research on guided transformation and resilience metrics.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment
  • Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; 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
  • Working towards a bachelor's degree in environmental science, hydrology, ecology, biology, geology, or a related field.
  • Experience working with datasets.
  • Familiarity in hydrologic and biogeochemical research
Additional Requirements
Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department A & S Interdisciplinary Programs (286A)
Employment Type Staff
Staff Type Temporary - Full-Time
Term End Date
Status Non-Exempt
Pay Hourly: $16.88
Benefits Eligible No Benefits
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 6/14/2024
Eligible for Remote Work No
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 provide an updated CV/Resume and official 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.



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