Research Assistant/Staff

Research Assistant/Staff

Requisition ID req36667

Working Title Research Assistant/Staff

Position Grade 06

Position Summary

POSITION SUMMARY

The current study will use clinical, ecological momentary assessments (EMA), and neuroimaging techniques to probe both behavioral and neurofunctional sex differences concerning alcohol use behaviors and reward-related neurocircuitry in underrepresented groups in one study. This cross-sectional study will assess the sex-dependent moderating role of reward-related reactivity and functional connectivity on the co-variation between PTSD symptoms and alcohol use behaviors. Research Assistant/Staff will be working on an NIH/NIAAA-funded grant called the “SHARE” study, where his responsibilities will include

Responsibilities include

• Recruiting and running participants through study protocols
• Monitoring and managing collected data
• Assisting with IRB submissions and maintenance
• Coordinating participant compensation
• Assist in establishing and maintaining relationships with community partners
• Support study community outreach efforts
• Supervising undergraduate research assistants

Duties

• Collects, processes, and assists in the compilation and verification of research data, samples, and/or specimens, following strict protocol and detailed instructions.
• Performs or assists with routine data verification and quality control, ensuring data integrity and consistency with prescribed study protocol.
• Performs or assists with the execution of routine research protocol, such as interviewing, testing, and/or scientific procedures.
• Performs and/or assists with routine data analysis and interpretation, as specifically assigned, may utilize specialized analytical equipment and/or instrumentation or specified statistical data analysis programs and software.
• Assists in the setup, operation, and maintenance of research equipment, instrumentation, and/or facilities, as specifically instructed.
• Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
• May lead, train, guide, and/or allocate work to student employees, research assistants, and/or other research support personnel on specific aspects of research procedure, as appropriate to the role.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities which may include practicum.

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

• Psychology Major
• Previous experience working in a psychology research lab
• Strong interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills preferred
• A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities.

Additional Requirements

Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department Psychology Department (765A)

Employment Type Staff

Staff Type Temporary - Full-Time

Term End Date

Status Non-Exempt

Pay Hourly: $24.53

Benefits Eligible This is not a benefits eligible position.

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 6/3/2026

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 upload in PDF format in document section: 1.) Resume / CV 2.) Cover Letter

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.