Technical Research Assistant
 University of New Mexico | |
$14.00 - $19.00 Hourly
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 United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque | |
| 1 University Of New Mexico (Show on map) | |
 Aug 11, 2025 | |
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Requisition IDreq34121
Working TitleTechnical Research Assistant Pay$14.00 - $19.00 Hourly CampusHealth Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM DepartmentOphthalmology Administration (409B) Employment TypeStudent Employment Student TypeStudent Employment StatusNon-Exempt Background Check RequiredNo For Best Consideration Date Position SummaryThe Department of Ophthalmology is looking to hire a detail-oriented, self-motivated and reliable undergraduate student interested in learning technical skills related to vascular imaging data analysis to support ongoing research in the Department of Ophthalmology for multiple research studies involving human subjects. You will work as a key member of the translational research team of Dr. Elizabeth Cretara, Assistant Professor of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, who focuses on studying the impact of various risk factors for glaucoma, a blinding eye disease, including female sex hormones. Your position will be funded through the Young Clinician Scientist Award Dr. Cretara received from the American Glaucoma Society. What You'll Do: Work with Dr. Cretara and other experts in ocular imaging for approximately one year, possibly longer. Gain expertise in processing and analysis of optical coherence tomography angiography images through a funded externship at the University of Washington in Seattle and then bring these skills back to our lab to support our ongoing research. Collaborate with our team, including biostatistician, on data preparation and have opportunity to work with experts from various backgrounds, including clinicians and research scientists. Participate in abstract presentation and/or manuscript publication. Why Join Us? Learn valuable skills related to data management and processing with broad applicability in academics and industry. Gain hands-on experience in signal processing and bioinstrumentation by working with state-of-the-art biomedical imaging devices, such as optical coherence tomography angiography. Contribute to cutting-edge, funded vision research at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. Opportunity for funded travel to Seattle, Washington for training. Flexible hours with ability to work independently once fully trained with ongoing support as needed. Job Duties: Learn how to screen optical coherence tomography angiography images for quality and apply inclusion and exclusion criteria on which images to further analyze. For included images, correctly apply algorithm according to techniques learned at the University of Washington with ongoing support as needed. Work closely with clinical team at UNM Ophthalmology Clinic to collect and process images in a timely, organized and secure manner. Communicate continually with research team, particularly with Dr. Cretara, regarding any issues that may arise that impact data collection and analysis. Document all aspects of the workflow carefully and consistently so that another individual could easily understand what you did and why. Follow guidelines for protection of patient identifiers and secure data-sharing according to IRB protocols. Work on a team to write and edit abstract and/or manuscript. If desired, patient interaction may be a part of this role, although it is not required. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Equivalencies not found for this position Preferred Qualifications Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM, Enrolled at Application Instructions Only applications submitted through Interested candidates should submit the following: 1. At least 2 references 2. Resume 3. Statement of Intent 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. | |