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Research Scientist 1

Requisition ID req31914
Working Title Research Scientist 1
Position Grade 11
Position Summary

The New Mexico Statistical Analysis Center (NMSAC), a research center at the Institute for Social Research, houses the Intimate Partner Violence Death Review Team (IPVDRT).

The New Mexico Intimate Partner Violence Death Review Team (IPVDRT) is a multi-disciplinary fatality review practice authorized by NMSA §31-22-4.1 and funded by the New Mexico Crime Victim Reparations Commission. Fatality review is a method of inquiry that seeks to identify ways to improve prevention and intervention efforts through an examination of the facts and circumstances preceding a death. The IPVDRT focuses on local, state, and federal programs and practices that aim to prevent injury and death in incidents of intimate partner and sexual violence.
The NMSAC is seeking an RS1 for the IPVDRT.

The RS1 is responsible for preparing cases for review by the Team and presenting cases to the Team. This includes collecting and summarizing data from various sources (e.g., law enforcement, courts, Office of the Medical Investigator, social media) for presentation to the IPVDRT.  The RS1 would facilitate team meetings in conjunction with the Chairperson of the Team under the New Meico Open Meetings Act, and present case data at Team meetings via Zoom or in person. The RS1 would also assist with:  entering and analyzing data for the annual report; preparing the annual report and preparing process evaluation report. They may also help recruit and orient new IPVDRT members; and act as a spokesperson and subject matter expert for the Team.

Required qualifications:

  • Must be able to gather data from multiple sources, synthesize the data, and summarize for presentation and analyses
  • Must have good verbal communication and presentation skills
  • Must have good written communication skills
  • Must be organized and meet deadlines
  • Interest in criminal justice/public health/prevention of intimate partner violence

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment
  • 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.
Minimum Qualifications

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.

Preferred Qualifications
Additional Requirements
Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department Institute for Social Research (931C)
Employment Type Staff
Staff Type Term - Full-Time
Term End Date 6/30/2025
Status Exempt
Pay Monthly: 3657.33-4901.87
Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.
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 Yes
For Best Consideration Date 2/10/2025
Eligible for Remote Work No
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
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Cover letter and Resume/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.

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.

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