Data Analytics Sr Research Scientist 3

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed institution is seeking a highly motivated Senior Research Scientist to drive data analytics and social network analysis. This role involves evaluating significant research programs, training staff, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance research productivity. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in advancing innovation and discovery, making impactful decisions that shape scientific research activities. If you are passionate about data-driven insights and have a strong background in program evaluation, this opportunity offers a chance to contribute to meaningful research initiatives in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 9 years of relevant experience required.
• Expertise in social network analysis and mixed methods research preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate Grand Challenges program through social network surveys.
• Analyze data and provide insights on program effectiveness.

Skills

Social Network Analysis

Program Evaluation

Data Analytics

Mixed Methods Research

Quantitative Measures

Focus Groups

Data Visualization

Communication Skills

Education

Master's Degree

Tools

Data Visualization Software

Spreadsheets

Job description

Requisition ID
req32786


Working Title
Data Analytics Sr Research Scientist 3


Position Grade
16


Position Summary

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented, results-driven, recognized leader in social network analysis, program evaluation, and data analytics to join our team as a short-term on-call Senior Research Scientist 3. The mission of the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is to advance innovation and discovery. The core of this mission is the research, scholarship, and creative works of UNM faculty. The OVPR seeks to facilitate these activities, resulting in new knowledge and applications of value to our communities, New Mexico, and the world.

As a member of the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR), the successful candidate will make authoritative decisions and recommendations that have a major impact on extensive scientific research activities at UNM, including the Grand Challenges Program, and Faculty Research Development.

Additionally, the successful candidate will be primarily responsible for:

• Performing
  evaluation of the Grand Challenges program through collaboratively designing
  and administering a temporal social network survey that includes several
  attributes (e.g., rank, affiliation, primary field of study).
• Analyzing
  resulting data and providing team-specific information to the OVPR regarding
  team progress and program effectiveness.
• Providing
  training in Social Network Analysis and program evaluation for members of the
  OVPR staff, primarily within the Faculty Research Development Office (FRDO) and
  the Grand Challenges Director.
• Working with
  UNM researchers to design and implement a comprehensive, mixed-methods research
  study of convergent research in the context of the Grand Challenges Program,
  specifically focused on the structures and tools that the Grand Challenges
  Level 1 Concept Teams use to develop their teams and perform convergent
  research.
• Creating
  presentations for internal and external audiences and produce manuscripts for
  publication in the peer-reviewed literature.
• Utilizing
  historic research data to develop an appropriate approach to addressing needs
  for a research analytics program at UNM; working with the FRDO as well as the
  Office of Institutional Analytics (OIA) to recommend a set of metrics that
  would be the most appropriate to use for strategic decision making and tracking
  of success for the research enterprise at UNM.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

• National certification specific to the field of research may be required in some cases.
• 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

Master's degree; at least 9 years 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

• Background
  and education in science facilitation and social sciences research.
• Demonstrated
  understanding of the science of team science, including hands-on experience in
  working with interdisciplinary teams to enhance productivity and promote
  success through facilitation of convergent research across a wide range of
  disciplines.
• Demonstrated expertise in social network analysis as well as mixed methods
  research (i.e., survey tools, focus groups, quantitative measures, case
  studies, etc.), especially as utilized in program evaluation.
• Strong publication record in the peer-reviewed literature.
• Understanding
  of the importance of research analytics, both inputs and outcomes (e.g.,
  proposals, awards, PIs, peer-reviewed papers) and tools for graphical
  representation of data across multiple variables.
• Strong
  technical software skills, especially in the context of electronic platforms
  for research analytics, spreadsheets, data visualization software, etc.
• Outstanding
  verbal and written communication skills as well as organizational skills
  outstanding novelty and/or importance.

Additional Requirements



Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM


Department
VP Research Econ Devp General Admin (798H0)


Employment Type
Staff


Staff Type
On-Call


Term End Date



Status
Non-Exempt


Pay
Hourly: $50.00


Benefits Eligible
This is a non-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
No


For Best Consideration Date
3/24/2025


Eligible for Remote Work
Yes


Eligible for Remote Work Statement



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