University of New Mexico

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

CASAA: Scientific Research Manager - req# 14396

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Job Description

Sci Research Manager
Requisition ID req14396
Working Title CASAA: Scientific Research Manager
Position Grade 13
Position Summary

The University of New Mexico Center on Alcohol, Substance Use, And Addictions (CASAA) is seeking a Scientific Research Manager to support an NIH-funded clinical trial examining treatments for persons with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), conducted in collaboration with the Mind Research Network (MRN). CASAA is a Category III Research Center dedicated to applied health and substance use related research.

At CASAA our first priority is to reduce suffering caused by substance use and other addictive behaviors. We do this by generating high quality prevention and treatment research. We settle for nothing less than the highest standards of scientific integrity in our research and applied programs. Attention to human diversity strengthens our science and makes it relevant to our larger society. We do our best work by collaborating with colleagues and working across disciplines, which helps us answer more important questions about substance abuse than we otherwise could. At CASAA we are committed to sharing our knowledge with fellow scientists, practitioners and individuals who are directly impacted by substance use. It matters to us that our work makes an impact both here in our state and in our larger community.

CASAA investigators, affiliated with the Departments of Psychology, Sociology, Economics, and Health, Exercise, and Sport Sciences are leaders nationally in 12-step research; research on Motivational Interviewing and the Community Reinforcement Approach; family-involved treatment models; training and dissemination research; development of instruments; studies of mechanisms of change; clinical research in special populations, particularly adolescents, women, Hispanics, American Indians, and criminal justice populations; research on fetal alcohol spectrum disorders; and research on methods to reduce harm from risky drinking.

CASAA is the home for the UNM Campus Office of Substance Abuse Prevention (COSAP). CASAA has long-standing relationships with a number of community-based treatment programs that are available as sites for clinical trials. The relationships between CASAA and these treatment facilities are on-going and reciprocal, and CASAA is widely regarded as a key resource for the development and testing of empirically supported treatments for alcohol and other substance use disorders. In addition, CASAA has uniquely strong relationship with several pueblos.

Reporting to the Principal Investigator, the Scientific Research Manager will manage and lead the integrated support activities for a scientific research laboratory. The individual will coordinate collaborative research projects; develop research protocols; guide, lead and/or oversee the work of research staff; establish and manage research technology and facilities;, and oversee the day-to-day administration of the study.

Must be sensitive to research participant privacy and data collection and have a clear understanding of HIPAA compliance and IRB requirements.

See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment
Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree; at least 3 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
  • Masters degree; at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
  • Experience in the protection of human subjects in research
  • Experience in the conduct of clinical trials
  • Experience with behavioral health populations
  • Experience in managing grant-funded research
  • Proficiency in use of spreadsheets (e.g., Excel, Google)
  • Experience with RedCap software
Additional Requirements -Official transcripts, High school diploma, or GED certificate will be required for hire. Please see minimum qualifications for specifics.
Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department CASAA Department (028A)
Employment Type Staff
Staff Type Temporary - Part-Time
Term End Date 03/31/2023
Status Exempt
Pay $3,553.33 to $5,151.47 monthly
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 Temporary and on-call employees working an appointment percentage of 26 (.26 FTE) or greater, per quarter, will be eligible to earn retirement service credits and thus are required to make New Mexico Educational Retirement Board (NMERB) contributions. More information pertaining to your FTE and NMERB contributions can be reviewed on the NMERB Guidelines Clarified webpage.
Background Check Required No
For Best Consideration Date 1/11/2021
Application Instructions

Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.

A complete application consists of an updated resume/CV, cover letter addressing how you meet the preferences and at least 3 supervisory references included in resume/CV.

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.



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