Neurosciences Data Specialist

Programmer Analyst 3

Working Title: Neurosciences Data Specialist

Position Grade: 14

Position Summary: See the Position Description for additional information.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree; at least 2 years of progressively responsible experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution and/or experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified may be interchangeable on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications: Programming fluency in Python, R, SQL, and/or other programming language(s). Experience with software version control and use of Git-based tools. Experience with managing and curating large, complex datasets. Excellent communication skills to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams. Experience using electronic lab notebooks, such as LabArchives. Experience working in a research or academic setting. Experience supervising staff and/or students.

Additional Requirements: This position is a term appointment with an anticipated ending date of 6/30/28. Continuance beyond that date is subject to the availability of additional funding.

Campus: Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department: HS Library and Informatics Center (AFB)

Employment Type: Staff

Staff Type: Term - Full-Time

Term End Date: 6/30/2028

Status: Exempt

Pay: Monthly: $4,875.87 - $6,976.67

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 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: 4/28/2026

Eligible for Remote Work: Yes

Eligible for Remote Work Statement: This position requires frequent in-person work. A hybrid schedule of working 1-2 days per week at home may be considered after training and onboarding. Renewal of Term Appointments is not guaranteed; the remote work arrangement, operational, and business needs will be considered in determining whether to renew the Term Appointment.

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. Applicants are required to submit a current resume/CV, a cover letter outlining relevant qualifications, and a list of three professional references with contact information. Failure to submit all required materials will result in the candidate being removed from consideration. This position is a term appointment ending 6/30/28. Continuance beyond that date is subject to the availability of additional funding. Due to budgetary constraints, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.