Research Scientist 1 - req# 32103

The University of New Mexico’s Center for Geospatial and Population Studies (GPS) maintains New Mexico's traffic crash database for the New Mexico Department of Transportation and serves as both the New Mexico State Demographer’s Office and state liaison to the U.S. Census Bureau. We provide accurate, impartial data and objective analysis to support government agencies, lawmakers, and the public in making informed, data-driven decisions.

GPS is seeking a Research Scientist 1 to gather, integrate, analyze, describe and visualize data related to vehicular crash data and New Mexico’s changing population.

Duties for the Research Scientist 1 position will include, but are not limited to,

-Gathering and analyzing demographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau and other sources

-Geocoding data related to vehicular crashes and housing units throughout New Mexico

-Compiling disparate datasets, reviewing for completeness and accuracy, and preparing data for analysis.

-Completing data requests from our partners and the public

-Collecting and organizing data related to group quarters population such as nursing homes, prisons, and college dormitories.

-Creating documentation, flowcharts and diagrams of procedures and tasks.

-Presenting research findings to teammates and partnering agencies.

GPS offers a hybrid work environment with the opportunity to split time working in-office and at home depending on employees preference and performance.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• 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.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

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.

-Experience working with ArcGIS or other Geographical Information Systems software

-Experience creating SQL or SAS queries

-Experience working with statistical software packages such as R, SAS, or SPSS.

-Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel

-Knowledge of Python, C, C++ or other general purpose programming languages.

-Experience using or developing dashboards with PowerBI or Tableau.

-Knowledge of US Census Bureau data products such as decennial counts, American Community Survey, Population Estimates, and PUMS data.

-Knowledge of New Mexico’s geography and cultural landscape

-Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse team.

-Ability to work independently and as part of a team

-Great time management skills and ability to prioritize competing demands

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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.