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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 VisualSciences at University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center is looking for aResearch Scientist 1. Dr. Singh's lab focuses ondecoding the epigenetic basis of ocular & metastatic cancers, dryage-related macular degeneration (dAMD) and defining the molecular mechanismsdriving the chronic inflammation associated states. This is a uniqueopportunity to be part of cutting-edge biomedical research with direct impacton future diagnostics and therapeutics.
The Research Scientist will help to oversee retinalorganoid maintenance and experiments, decode microglia associated inflammationgene regulatory networks and also be involved in Uveal Melanoma metastasisassociated projects. The Research Scientist will assist in various co-culture experiments, single-cell multi-omics experiments,big data analysis, flow cytometry, immuno-microscopy, molecular biologyexperiments and manuscript preparation. TheResearch Scientist will perform routine scientific research tasks; animal researchwork; maintain accurate experiment/samples/researchdatabases; develop & utilize established protocols; plan, design, conduct,process & lead scientific experiments; ensure data integrity, qualitycontrol, and protocol compliance; developing recruitment and retentionstrategies etc. This position will also communicate research findings to thescientific community in peer-reviewed journal articles. This position will alsocontribute to the preparation of grants, literature reviews andcontract proposals. This position will also support trainees/students(undergrad, PhD, MD students and post-doc) in ongoing research projects focusedon uveal melanoma, cancer epigenetics, and AMD etc.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills areessential to this position. Experience with regulatory processes such as IRBsubmissions, 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 experiencedirectly 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
9/30/2027
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.
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