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University of New Mexico

Research Engineer 2 - On Call

University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101

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Research Engineer 2

Requisition ID req32293

Working Title Research Engineer 2 - On Call

Position Grade 14

Position Summary This project will design and conduct neutron irradiation experiments at the AGN-201M nuclear reactor. This work will entail modeling these experiments using the MCNP radiation transport code, predicting the irradiated materials activation and induced scattering reactions, and conducting these experimental measurements. See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment Professional Engineer (PE) may be required, depending upon field of expertise. Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check. Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a directly related field; at least 1 year 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

Certification as a senior reactor operator at the AGN-201M reactor. Experience with radiation safety and the AGN-201M reactor lab facility. Experience modeling and conducting experiments involving the AGN-201M.

Additional Requirements

Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department Nuclear Engineering (327A)

Employment Type Staff

Staff Type On-Call

Term End Date

Status Non-Exempt

Pay Hourly: $33.16

Benefits Eligible This is a non-benefits eligible position.

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 No

For Best Consideration Date 2/5/2025

Eligible for Remote Work

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.

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.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.