Research Scientist Associate Job at NMSU Conference Services, Las Cruces, NM

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  • NMSU Conference Services
  • Las Cruces, NM

Job Description

  • 503495
  • Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
  • Staff
  • Staff Full-time
  • Closing at: May 21 2026 - 23:55 MDT
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    Department Contact: Samantha Lish, 575-646-1726, ***email_hidden***

    Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

    Advertising Summary: The Jornada Experimental Range is seeking an applicant for a Research Scientist, I position to implement social science research to understand livestock producers’ experiences with precision ranching (PR) tools, such as virtual fencing and remote sensing.

    Position Details

    Position Title: Research Scientist Associate

    College/Division: Agricultural Experiment Station

    Department: 317250-JORNADA EXPER RANGE HEADQUARTERS

    Location: Las Cruces

    Offsite Location (if applicable)

    Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate with qualifications.

    Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

    FLSA Status : Exempt

    Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

    Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon external funding

    Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

    If Not a Standard Work Schedule

    Job Duties and Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be responsible for:

    • Designing and conducting qualitative interviews and quantitative surveys with ranchers across the Southwest and Western U.S.
    • Developing interview protocols and survey instruments; recruiting participants; collecting, managing, and analyzing data.
    • Synthesizing lessons learned; and identifying decision-relevant technologies, barriers to adoption, and opportunities to improve PR tools and applications.
    • Supporting multi-method analysis (qualitative data coding, thematic analysis, and survey statistics.
    • Assist with Institutional Review Board compliance.
    • Preparing reports, publications, and outreach materials.
    • Disseminating results through a peer-to-peer knowledge exchange network, presentations, and other dissemination venues to inform PR technology development, training, and producer support.

    Qualifications

    Required Education and Experience

    Associate's Degree + 7 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree + 5 years of relevant experience.

    Equivalent Qualifications

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Master’s degree in social science, range/agricultural science, or a related field.
    • Willingness and ability to travel frequently to rural areas for data gathering and result dissemination.
    • Experience in conducting interviews and analyzing qualitative social science data.
    • Experience engaging with rural communities or agricultural stakeholders.

    Successful applicants should be highly motivated and creative. They should be willing to work independently and as a part of a diverse and multi-disciplinary team.

    Special Certification/Licensure

    Working Conditions and Physical Effort

    Environment: Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

    Physical Effort: Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.

    Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

    Risk: Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.

    Recruitment Summary

    We are New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures.

    NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education.

    NMSUGlobal Campus

    Since 1888, NMSU has proudly embodied this tradition, building relationships that last a lifetime while serving students who want to earn their degree and grow in their field. Today, NMSU Global Campus provides flexible, career-focused online education that helps our students transform their lives – and the lives of the people they love – through over 70 degree and certificate programs, skill-building microlearning courses, and career and talent development.

    NMSU Main Campus

    Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University's 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state.

    Doña Ana Community College

    Founded in 1973 in collaboration with local school districts to support occupational education, DACC is now a leading community college that provides transformative educational opportunities that meet the workforce needs of Doña Ana County. With a focus on access, innovation and excellence, DACC offers over ninety degrees and certificates, adult education, specialized workforce training, and small business assistance.

    Alamogordo Campus

    Established in 1958 to serve the needs of the airmen and families stationed at Holloman Air Force Base located only 10 miles west of Alamogordo, NMSUA is a community college with a long history of excellence that is supported by a caring community of hard-working students and dedicated faculty and staff. The campus is situated “on the hill” above Alamogordo and provides inspiring views of the city and the Tularosa Basin, offering the perfect venue for creative and motivated learning.

    Grants Campus

    NMSU Grants was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools. As a two-year branch community college, NMSU Grants serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as Tohajiilee, San Mateo, San Rafael, Cubero, the City of Grants, and the Village of Milan.

    Special Instructions to Applicants

    The electronic application is the *official* document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.

    EEO Statement

    New Mexico State University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or other non-merit factor.

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