Position Details
Position Information
| Internal Posting? | |
|---|---|
| Posting Number | SP004512P |
| Position Title | Research Associate I – Water Resources |
| Division/College | College of Natural Resources |
| Department | Forest, Rangeland, & Fire Sciences |
| Location | Moscow |
| Posting Context Statement | |
| 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 applicationsPlan and conduct research and analysis of scientific dataInterpret test results and comparing with determined standards and limitsIdentify and evaluating scientific samples and determining need for further testingDevelop recommendations and/or providing solutions, standards, and protocol to a wide range of difficult problemsPlan, design, develop, monitor and/or evaluate portions of a scientific project, study, or applicationProvide scientific evaluations/assessmentsResearch, implement, standardize, and evaluate new proceduresMaintain detailed records of results and prepares written reports acceptable to the Principal Investigator and funding agenciesOther duties as assigned |
| Unit URL | https://www.uidaho.edu/cnr/departments/forest-rangeland-and-fire-sciences |
Position Qualifications
| Required Experience | Two years of post-bachelor’s research experience related to the domain of this position |
|---|---|
| Required Education | Bachelor’s degree in Water Resources, Environmental Sciences, Engineering or related field |
| Required Other | Possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehiclesAbility to travel for periods up to 8 daysAbility to work non-standard business hours |
| Additional Preferred | M.S. or in progress degree in Water Resources, Environmental Sciences, or Engineering discipline or a closely related field. Exceptionally qualified candidates with a B.S. and minimum of 2 years of experience in natural resource data collection may be considered, but M.S. is strongly preferred.Coursework or experience in meteorology, forest hydrology, fluvial geomorphology, forestry, geology, or natural resources or closely related field.Familiarity with methods and results from published forest practices and riparian buffer effectiveness studies completed in Washington, USA.Experience with environmental and/or natural resources data collection and processing.Ability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining accuracy and excellent organizational and time management skills to plan and execute field campaigns.Experience measuring streamflows using salt-dilution methods.Experience measuring stream temperature using Onset HOBO dataloggers.Experience using backpack electrofishing equipment to sample Salmonid species in small streams, including weighing, measuring and handling fish in the field.Proficiency with global positioning system (GPS) equipment, hemispherical photography and digital image (HDI) analysis, and/or geographic information systems (GIS).Experience working in remote locations with inclement weather.Experience and familiarity with safety protocols for travel in active forest harvest areas.Demonstrated experience supervising a small team of employees in outdoor environments.Demonstrated ability to work independently.Experience operating tracked ATVs in winter conditions |
| Physical Requirements & Working Conditions | Ability to lift, carry or otherwise move up to 80 lbsAbility to traverse rugged and steep terrain while walking and carrying a packAbility to drive all terrain vehicles (ATV’s) through rugged terrain |
| Degree Requirement | Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire |
Posting Information
| FLSA Status | Exempt |
|---|---|
| Employee Category | Exempt |
| Pay Range | Commensurate with 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. | Uncertain |
| Posting Date | 07/11/2024 |
| Closing Date | 07/25/2024 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | |
| 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. |
| EEO Statement | The University of Idaho (U of I) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, U of I does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, genetic information or status as any protected veteran or military status in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions and educational programs. |
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