The University of New Mexico, College of Population Health (COPH) invites applications for a full-time Research Scientist 2. Under general supervision, this role will work with NM Center for Health Policy leadership and faculty subject matter experts on research projects for New Mexico state agencies. The selected candidate will use fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures in public health, health communication, and/or health economics to perform research tasks to meet project goals. Work may include policy evaluation, quantitative data analysis, facilitation and processing of interviews, and cost analysis, depending on the expertise of the candidate. The candidate should have an understanding of the US healthcare system, including fundamental issues around access, affordability, and quality.

Duties and Responsibilities:

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.

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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

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