Academic Intern (UNMTemps)

Academic Intern

Requisition ID	req36278
Working Title	Academic Intern (UNMTemps)
Position Grade	06
Position Summary	The Psychology Clinical Neuroscience Ctr has an opportunity for recent high school student graduates pursuing Psychology as a major for research. Student will begin training in data science and neuroscience techniques in a laboratory setting and are prepared to conduct undergraduate research in the future. See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment	Must be age 16 or older at date of hire; must be in the care of a parent or guardian if under the age of 18. Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
Minimum Qualifications	Currently enrolled in high school or must have obtained high school diploma no greater than 24 months prior to hire date.
Preferred Qualifications	Preferred Qualifications: May 2026 High School Graduate-Diploma/GED/HiSET completion Exposure to data management Works well within a team Comfortable in working in a classroom lab setting
Additional Requirements
Campus	Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department	Psychology Department (765A)
Employment Type	Staff
Staff Type	Temporary - Part-Time
Status	Non-Exempt
Pay	Hourly: $17.00 - $20.93
Benefits Eligible	This position is not benefits eligible
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	5/13/2026
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. Applicants should upload a letter of interest/resume describing why you are interested in this position and how it will help you with your goals.
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