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Research Assistant/Staff

University of New Mexico
Hourly: $16.71 - $18.90 (DOE)
life insurance, remote work
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
1 University Of New Mexico (Show on map)
Jun 24, 2025
Requisition ID req33695 Working Title Research Assistant/Staff Position Grade 06 Position Summary This individual will recruit, call, screen, interview, schedule, and run human participants for a cognitive neuroscience experiment. The study will primarily assess individuals with Parkinson's disease as well as community-sampled matched healthy control participants. The Research Assistant will be required to independently perform interactive clinical assessments (e.g. Montreal Cognitive Assessment; United Parkinson's Disease Rating Scales) on all participants. This position will require balancing the demands of multiple time calendars for varied assessment equipment as well as helping run the participants through brain-based assessments (MRI, MEG, EEG). These assessments require following detailed instructions, being comfortable working with neurological patients, having strong people skills, and having excellent documentation and observational skills. The Assistant may provide specific guidance and training to entry-level assistants and/or interns and will be required to work closely with a diverse team across multiple institutions (UNM, HSC, MRN). **The final salary for this position is dependent upon total Education and Experience 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 Bachelor's Degree with coursework in cognitive and clinical psychology At least 1 year of experience in a research lab Excellent people skills Available to work on evenings and weekends Additional Requirements Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM Department Psychology Department (765A) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Term - Full-Time Term End Date One Year from date of Hire (may be renewed) Status Non-Exempt Pay Hourly: $16.71 - $18.90 (DOE) 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 7/1/2025 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 include resume/UNMJobs application, cover letter, and three professional references. If selected, you will be required to provide your 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.