Part Time Psychiatry Research Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Coord,Research
Requisition ID
req37627
Working Title
Research Coordinator
Position Grade
10
Position Summary
The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Center for Psychiatric Research (CPR) is seeking a highly motivated individual to work in a fast-paced clinical research setting primarily responsible for data collection for multiple interventional psychiatry research studies. The Research Coordinator performs varied data collection tasks for the clinical research protocol. This includes collecting, processing, and coordinating a range of data under the established protocol regarding method, process, and technique including collection of data from behavioral assessments, neuropsychological testing, and neuroimaging, blood sampling, as well as acquiring technical data during interventional treatment sessions, including electroencephalography, functional near infrared spectroscopy, and others. Work will be at locations on UNM campus and at off-site research locations. Will perform preliminary data manipulation, assist in the execution of standard research protocol and may participate in routine data analysis. The Research Coordinator will also be responsible for maintaining research equipment.
This position works in a clinical research setting and will report directly to the Research Operations Manager and Principle Investigator. The available position is for a multi-year grant. Traveling to various clinical and research areas will be required.
The UNM Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences is a multi-division department within the UNM School of Medicine. We provide excellent, innovative education to residents, medical students, and health professionals; the highest quality mental health care to the citizens of New Mexico; and pursue outstanding multidisciplinary research that helps solve important health problems. Find out more here: https://hsc.unm.edu/medicine/departments/psychiatry/
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.
• All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the US-UNM Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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 and understanding ofinterventional psychiatry research, especially TMS, psychedelics,neurofeedback.
• Relevant education in a relatedscientific or mathematic field.
• Ability to maintain highquality and safety standards; meticulousness for detail and accuracy.
• Experience collecting and processing research data and clearly recording findings.
• Experience in COINS, REDCAP,other databases is a plus.
• Working knowledge and understandingof scientific research methodology.
• Ability to constructspreadsheets, organize data, analyze and interpret statistical data, and reportdata and outcomes in written and graphical formats.
• Advanced skills with MS Word,Powerpoint, Excel
• Working knowledge ofneuroimaging and neurodiagnostic research techniques, instrumentation, and/orequipment, especially MRI, EEG, FNIRS.
• Experience with statisticalcomputer software, especially SAS, SPSS, R, or other similar programs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills-prior experience working with psychiatric clinical populations demonstratingability to respond compassionately and empathetically to persons in distress.

Additional Requirements
Campus
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM
Department
Psych Research Schizophrenia (451J)
Employment Type
Staff
Staff Type
Term - Part-Time
Term End Date
07/02/2027
Status
Non-Exempt
Pay
Hourly: $19.76 - $26.85 dependent upon education, experience and equity
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
8/21/2026
Eligible for Hiring Incentive
No
Eligible for Remote Work
Yes
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
Eligible for some remote work after successful completion of probationary period and/or training.
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 supply: 1. Cover letter summarizing relevant experience and addressing preferred qualifications; 2. Resume; 3. Threeprofessional references, preferably supervisory, with current contact information. Selected candidate mustsupply official transcript(s) or proof of meeting minimum job requirements.
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.