Research Associate, Research Scientist

Department:
Institute for Modeling Collaboration & Innovation (IMCI)

Location:

Moscow

The Research Associate I position performs research activities; implements research procedures and collects data. Records observations and measurements then reports results. Works under general supervision with a certain degree of creativity and latitude.

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.

• 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 compare with determined standards and limits
• Identify and evaluate scientific samples and determine need for further testing
• Develop recommendations and/or provide 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 prepare written reports acceptable to the Principal Investigator and funding agencies
• Two years of post-bachelor’s research experience related to the domain of this position

Required

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related discipline.

Required Other:
None.

Desired

Experience:

Two years of post-bachelor’s research experience related to the domain of this position.

• Experience with installation, development, and maintenance of outdoor scientific equipment
• Experience processing plant and soil samples in laboratory environment using balances, drying ovens, grinders, or similar equipment
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated research data management skills
• Experience processing and summarizing data with R Studio

• Must be able to work in inclement weather conditions
• Ability to lift, carry and/or otherwise move objects weighing up to 80 pounds occasionally

Degree requirement listed qualification is required at time of application.

$49,816 or higher depending on experience.

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.