The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center

Data Entry Research Assistant


Pay$14.00 / hour
LocationAlbuquerque/New Mexico
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: req33054

      Requisition ID req33054
      Working Title Data Entry Research Assistant
      Pay $14.00 Hourly
      Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM
      Department AS Biology General Administrative (048F)
      Employment Type Student Employment
      Student Type
      Status Non-Exempt
      Background Check Required
      For Best Consideration Date 4/28/2025
      Position Summary Natural Heritage New Mexico (NHNM) is looking for students who are passionate about biological conservation to research, enter, and update data in our rare species database and assist with conservation-related research. The job includes analyzing data sources, entering data into databases, mapping locations of rare species with ArcGIS, quality checking data, and research on New Mexico plants and animals. There may also be opportunities to assist occasionally with field data collection during summer months.
      NHNM student technicians receive on-the-job training in ecological research, GIS, and data management through relational databases. There is potential for expanded job duties as skills are mastered. The successful candidates’ work with NHNM will aid and support wildlife managers throughout New Mexico and the region. Hours are flexible.
      1. Review documents for relevant data to enter.
      2. Enter data into NHNM databases.
      3. Map locations in GIS mapping software.
      4. Check previously entered data for accuracy.
      5. May occasionally perform ecology field research tasks under supervision of
      senior research technicians.
      6. Performs miscellaneous web and database job-related duties as assigned.
      Minimum Qualifications
      Preferred Qualifications 1. Biology background desired; conservation biology preferred.
      2. Knowledge of ArcGIS and databases (i.e. Microsoft Access, SQL) or other data
      entry.
      3. Ability to organize and give attention to detail.
      4. Be responsible, self-disciplined, and self-motivated.
      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 submit a resume and cover letter with UNMJobs application.

      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.

  • About the company

      The University of New Mexico is a public research university in Albuquerque, New Mexico.