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Research Scientist Associate in Las Cruces
The New Mexico Water Resources Research Institute (NM WRRI) at New Mexico State University (NMSU) invites applications for a Research Scientist, Associate – Hydrologic Modeler to join an interdisciplinary team addressing critical water resource challenges across New Mexico and the Southwest. This position offers an exciting opportunity to develop and apply advanced hydrologic models that improve understanding of water availability, movement, and management under arid and semi-arid environmental conditions. The successful candidate will collaborate with scientists, engineers, geographers, agricultural producers, water managers, Tribal Nations, acequia associations, irrigation districts, and other community partners to develop innovative, science-based solutions that support resilient water resources and agricultural systems. The Research Scientist, Associate will contribute to projects funded by the Bureau of Reclamation, National Science Foundation, U.S. Geological Survey, USDA, and other state and federal sponsors. Research activities include surface water, groundwater, agricultural water management, water budgets, climate impacts, ecosystem processes, and integrated water resource management. Working within an interdisciplinary research environment, the successful candidate will develop and apply hydrologic models, analyze environmental and geospatial datasets, and create decision-support tools that inform water management and policy across New Mexico and the Southwest.
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Research Scientist Associate in Las Cruces
The Hanley lab in the Department of Biology at NMSU seeks a Research Scientist (level I) to organize, coordinate, and lead statewide surveillance of mosquito vectors to detect and monitor arthropod-borne viral pathogens of public health importance in New Mexico. The minimum qualifications for this position include a B.S. in a biology-related field and experience in vector identification and surveillance; preferred qualifications include an MS in a biology-related field with experience in vector identification and surveillance, academic knowledge of virology and research ethics, and facility in molecular biology and statistical analysis. Review of applications will commence August 5, 2026.
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Research Scientist Associate in Las Cruces
The New Mexico Water Resources Research Institute (NM WRRI) at New Mexico State University (NMSU) invites applications for a Research Scientist Associate to join an interdisciplinary team working to improve water resilience and sustainable agriculture across New Mexico. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work alongside researchers, agricultural producers, acequia associations, Tribal Nations, pueblos, irrigation districts, and other community partners to develop innovative solutions to water management challenges intensified by drought and climate variability. The successful candidate will contribute to cutting-edge research that integrates hydrology, geospatial science, community engagement, systems modeling, and regional planning to support informed water management decisions. The Research Scientist Associate will contribute to projects funded by the Bureau of Reclamation, National Science Foundation, and other state and federal sponsors. Current research focuses on the Northern Rio Grande and San Juan Basins, where communities are collaboratively identifying watershed-scale water management strategies that strengthen agricultural productivity, water security, and long-term resilience. Working within a transdisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and community partners, the successful candidate will help evaluate alternative water management scenarios, integrate social and natural systems research, and develop decision-support tools that inform water policy and resource management throughout the Southwest.
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Program Specialist Senior in Las Cruces
Join the Office of Engineering Research as a Program Specialist Senior to drive groundbreaking research forward. In this vital role, you will assist with pre-award activities, build proposal budgets, and serve as the central connector between faculty investigators and university administrative offices. If you excel at managing concurrent project deadlines and want to help expand our externally funded research footprint, we want you on our team.
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Manager, Project Management in NMSU satellite location
The New Mexico Reforestation Center is seeking a highly motivated Manager, Project Management to lead and coordinate projects that support forest restoration and reforestation. This position will oversee project planning, implementation, budgeting, and stakeholder coordination while ensuring projects are completed on time,
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