Research Associate II,Irrigation and Agricultural Water Management Job Lewiston area,Idaho USA,Research/Development

Appointment Information

Working Title:Research Associate II, Irrigation and Agricultural Water Management

Division/College:3998-CALS Col of Agri Life Sciences

Department:842-CALS Fiscal Administration

Location:Kimberly

FTE:1

Advertising Pay Range:$58,011.20 annually or higher depending on experience

Is this position contingent on work and/or funding:True

FLSA Status: Exempt

Type of Appointment: Full Fiscal Year

Position Overview:

Performs research activities and analysis; implements, evaluates and recommends adjustments to research procedures. Responsible for synthesizing and independently preparing results for publication. Works under general supervision with a significant degree of creativity and latitude. May coordinate research operations and the daily activities of junior research personnel.

Duties may include:

Participate in planning and/or designing of major scientific projects, studies, or applications
Plan and conduct research and analysis of scientific data
Prepare graphic and narrative reports
Interpret test results and comparing with determined standards and limits
Perform site inspections and field oversight if field work is required
Plan, design, develop, monitor and/or evaluate a distinct portion of a scientific project, study or application
Research, design, 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 research experience beyond receipt of Master’s Degree related to the domain of this position

Required

Education:

Master’s Degree in Agronomy, Soil Science, Agricultural Engineering, Biological Engineering, Water Resources, Environmental Science or a closely related to the domain of this position

Required Other:

Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to meet UI requirements for driving university vehicles
Ability to travel frequently throughout Idaho and occasional regional or national travel
Ability to occasionally work non-standard business hours, especially during peak field seasons

Additional Preferred:

Ph. D in Agronomy, Soil Science, Agricultural Engineering, Biological Engineering, Water Resources, Environmental Science, or a closely related field
Experience conducting independent field-based agricultural or environmental research
Experience with experimental design, data collection, statistical analysis and interpretation
Experience with agricultural water management, irrigation, soil moisture, evapotranspiration, precision agriculture or related research
Proficiency with R, Python, GIS, SQL or similar data analysis and visualization tools
Experience managing research projects, datasets and competing priorities
Scientific writing experience, including peer-reviewed publications, technical reports or thesis/dissertation work
Experience supervising students or research personnel and collaborating with producers, Extension or interdisciplinary teams
Experience with agricultural equipment, field instrumentation, remote sensing, UAVs, sensor networks or environmental monitoring technologies
Experience serving as PI or Co-PI on extramurally funded research

Physical Requirements and

Working Conditions:

Work in office, laboratory, greenhouse and outdoor agricultural environments
Ability to lift, carry or otherwise move up to 50 pounds and walk long distances over uneven terrain
Ability to bend, kneel, climb ladders and work around machinery, chemicals, insects and variable weather

Posting Information

Open Until Filled: True

Visa Sponsorship:Uncertain

Degree Requirement Timeline:Degree required at time of application