Job Description

Description

The University of New Mexico's Center for Geospatial and Population Studies (GPS) maintains New Mexico's traffic crash database for the New Mexico Department of Transportation and serves as both the New Mexico State Demographer's Office and state liaison to the U.S. Census Bureau. We provide accurate, impartial data and objective analysis to support government agencies, lawmakers, and the public in making informed, data-driven decisions. GPS is seeking a Research Scientist 1 to gather, integrate, analyze, describe and visualize data related to vehicular crash data and New Mexico's changing population. Duties for the Research Scientist 1 position will include, but are not limited to, -Gathering and analyzing demographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau and other sources -Geocoding data related to vehicular crashes and housing units throughout New Mexico -Compiling disparate datasets, reviewing for completeness and accuracy, and preparing data for analysis. -Completing data requests from our partners and the public -Collecting and organizing data related to group quarters population such as nursing homes, prisons, and college dormitories. -Creating documentation, flowcharts and diagrams of procedures and tasks. -Presenting research findings to teammates and partnering agencies. GPS offers a hybrid work environment with the opportunity to split time working in-office and at home depending on employees preference and performance.