Research Scientist 2

Research Scientist 2

Position Summary: The Department of Family & Community Medicine at the University of New Mexico seeks a highly motivated team player with a commitment to implementation of research studies examining the potential use of psychedelic assisted therapies for addiction, PTSD, depression and other indications. The individual will be part of the research team for the Group Assisted Psilocybin Assisted Therapy (GPAT) study for PTSD. There is potential to be involved with additional psychedelic assisted therapy studies. GPAT is an innovative study of group Psilocybin Assisted Therapy using an affinity group model including veterans, first responders, women survivors of sexual trauma, and other groups. The model was created in alignment with a community engagement process. Preferred Qualifications may include prior experience in community‑based research or outreach programs, interest or education in psychedelic assisted therapies, experience in mental health or clinical research, or experience working with individuals with PTSD or addiction. The community engaged Research Scientist 2 position is a 0.50 FTE position that will blend community‑based outreach to the planned or anticipated community groups including veterans, first responders, women survivors of sexual trauma and indigenous communities and involvement with the clinical trial at UNM. The clinical trial involvement will include recruitment, prescreening by telephone, in person screening for study eligibility, and research assistance during the clinical trial.

Specific Duties

• Engagement with community‑based groups including veterans, first responders, and women survivors of sexual trauma.
• Recruitment of research participants.
• Assistance with screening assessment regarding eligibility.
• Development of schedules and other items to assist overall lab management.
• Occasional weekend/day availability to support participants during required overnight stays.
• Data entry and management including use of clinical trial software including RedCap.
• Involvement in other psychedelic assisted therapy studies.
• Conducting literature reviews to assist with new studies.
• Contributing to manuscripts for scholarly publication.
• Completing other project tasks as needed.

Under general supervision, uses fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of particular field of specialization to perform varied scientific research tasks of moderate complexity requiring application and adaptation of established techniques, procedures, and criteria.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

• Knowledge about Redcap and survey instruments used in evaluation of psychedelic assisted therapy.
• Experience conducting recruitment/screening/assessment with research participants.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Interest in mental health and addiction.
• People who are successful in this position can work independently, are self‑motivated, very detail oriented, responsible, and have good critical thinking skills.
• Experience or demonstrated interest in working with people experiencing addiction including pregnant and postpartum people with opioid use disorder.
• Phlebotomy certification would be helpful but is not a requirement.

Job Details

• Campus: Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM
• Department: Family Community Medicine FCM (160B)
• Employment Type: Staff
• Staff Type: Term - Part-Time
• Term End Date: 06/30/2027
• Status: Non‑Exempt
• Pay: Hourly $22.40 – $31.46
• Eligible for Remote Work: No

Benefits

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.

ERB Statement

As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than 0.25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions.

Background Check Required

Yes

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.