Research Scientist 2 - req# 28925

TheUniversity of New Mexico, College of Population Health (COPH) invitesapplications for a full-time Research Scientist 2. Under generalsupervision, this role will work with NM Center for Health Policy leadershipand faculty subject matter experts on research projects for New Mexico stateagencies. The selected candidate will use fundamental concepts, practices, andprocedures in public health, health communication, and/or health economics toperform research tasks to meet project goals. Work may include policyevaluation, quantitative data analysis, facilitation and processing ofinterviews, and cost analysis, depending on the expertise of the candidate. Thecandidate should have an understanding of the US healthcare system, includingfundamental issues around access, affordability, and quality.

Duties andResponsibilities:

1. Evaluates, selects, and applies standard research techniques, procedures, and criteria to accomplish a variety of research assignments.
2. Performs research assignments in epidemiology, health policy, and/or health economics.
3. Receives and carries out instructions on specific assignment objectives, complex problems, and possible solutions.
4. Collects, analyzes, and interprets data; prepares statistical and narrative reports and/or graphs.
5. Serves as project lead, as appropriate, on sub-projects of complexities consistent with above criteria.
6. Designs, performs, and/or oversees data collection, linking, and cleaning to ensure data integrity, quality control, and protocol compliance.
7. May lead and guide staff and/or students engaged in associated research support activities, as appropriate.
8. Engage with stakeholders as needed, including scheduling meetings, making agendas, recording and sharing notes, and keeping contact lists as needed to complete scopes of work.
9. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

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.

Bachelor's degree; 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.

PreferredQualifications:

• Master’s degree in related field preferred (individuals currently seeking a master’s degree encouraged to apply)
• Proactive nature with good time management skills and responsiveness

Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.

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.

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