at University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho, United States
Job Description
Research Associate I
Posting Number: SP005361P
Division/College: College of Natural Resources
Department: Co-Op Fish & Wildlife Research Unit
Location: Moscow
Posting Context Statement:
Performs research activities and analysis; implements, evaluates and recommends adjustments to research procedures. Records observations and measurements and analyzes results. Responsible for synthesizing and independently preparing results for publication. Works under general supervision with a significant degree of creativity and latitude.
Position Overview:
Performs research activities and analysis; implements and evaluates research procedures and data. Records observations and measurements then reports results. Responsible for analyzing and preparing results for publication. Works under general supervision with a certain degree of creativity and latitude. May supervise junior research personnel.
Duties may include:
- Provide technical support in planning and/or designing of scientific projects, studies, or applications
- Plan and conduct research and analysis of scientific data
- Interpret test results and comparing with determined standards and limits
- Identify and evaluating scientific samples and determining need for further testing
- Develop recommendations and/or providing solutions, standards, and protocol to a wide range of difficult problems
- Plan, design, develop, monitor and/or evaluate portions of a scientific project, study, or application
- Provide scientific evaluations/assessments
- Research, implement, standardize, and evaluate new procedures
- Maintain detailed records of results and prepares written reports acceptable to the Principal Investigator and funding agencies
- Other duties as assigned
Required Experience:
- Two years of post-bachelors research experience related to the domain of this position
Required Education:
- Bachelors Degree in wildlife biology or related field
Required Other:
- None
Additional Preferred:
- MS thesis-based degree in wildlife biology or related field and 8 months of full-time experience conducting field research on wild bird populations in field settings
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
- None
Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employee Category: Exempt
Pay Range: $50,000 annually or higher depending on experience
Type of Appointment: Fiscal Year
FTE: 1.0
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding: This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 07/09/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by 07/23/2026 will receive first consideration.
Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/52068
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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