Research Scientist 1

Requisition ID
req35680

Working Title
Research Scientist 1

Position Grade
11

Position Summary

Dr. Singh's lab at Department of Ophthalmology and Visual
Sciences at University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center is looking for a
Research Scientist 1. Dr. Singh's lab focuses on
decoding the epigenetic basis of ocular & metastatic cancers, dry
age-related macular degeneration (dAMD) and defining the molecular mechanisms
driving the chronic inflammation associated states. This is a unique
opportunity to be part of cutting-edge biomedical research with direct impact
on future diagnostics and therapeutics.

The Research Scientist will help to oversee retinal
organoid maintenance and experiments, decode microglia associated inflammation
gene regulatory networks and also be involved in Uveal Melanoma metastasis
associated projects. The Research Scientist will assist in various co-culture experiments, single-cell multi-omics experiments,
big data analysis, flow cytometry, immuno-microscopy, molecular biology
experiments and manuscript preparation. The
Research Scientist will perform routine scientific research tasks; animal research
work; maintain accurate experiment/samples/research
databases; develop & utilize established protocols; plan, design, conduct,
process & lead scientific experiments; ensure data integrity, quality
control, and protocol compliance; developing recruitment and retention
strategies etc. This position will also communicate research findings to the
scientific community in peer-reviewed journal articles. This position will also
contribute to the preparation of grants, literature reviews and
contract proposals. This position will also support trainees/students
(undergrad, PhD, MD students and post-doc) in ongoing research projects focused
on uveal melanoma, cancer epigenetics, and AMD etc.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are
essential to this position. Experience with regulatory processes such as IRB
submissions, organizing, sorting, and analyzing data is preferred.

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

Master's degree; with at least 5 years of experience
directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified or PhD degree (preferred)

Additional Requirements

Campus
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department
Department of Ophthalmology (409A)

Employment Type
Staff

Staff Type
Term - Full-Time

Term End Date
03/01/2027

Status
Exempt

Pay
Monthly: $3,802.93 - $5,097.73

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
2/13/2026

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 attach Cover Letter explaining interest in the position and highlighting relevant skills/background, scientific writing experience etc.
Attach Resume or CV.
If available, a sample of your scientific writing or a brief description of any relevant previous projects and transcripts.
Attach current class schedule or availability.

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.