Research Specialist
Listed on 2026-06-28
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Research/Development
Research Scientist
Research Specialist
Position Details
Position Title
- Research Specialist
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. Analyzes results and responsible for synthesizing and preparing text as first drafts to PI of progress reports to agencies and partners. Works under general supervision of PI. May coordinate research operations and the daily activities of IH temporary help or work study students.
Position Overview
- Performs research activities and analysis, recording observations and measurements, and reports results. Participates in analyzing and preparing results for publication. Works under general supervision. Duties may include:
Prepare standard solutions for calibration and analyses, interpret test results and comparing with determined standards and limits, collect laboratory or field data, conduct research and analysis of scientific data, participate in research design discussions, perform literature reviews, prepare reports, compare data and historical records for trend verification, develop reference files, comparison charts, and graphs on research data, assist with site inspections and field oversight.
Have little or no supervisory responsibilities. Other duties as assigned.
Unit URL - https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-coop
Position Qualifications
Required Experience
- Following pre-established procedures or protocols, collecting and reviewing scientific data, keeping complete and accurate records, working in a team environment
Required Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Wildlife Biology or related field
Required Other
- Valid driver's license and ability to meet requirements for driving university vehicles, ability to travel, ability to work non-standard business hours and/or on-call rotations
Additional Preferred
- Experience conducting field research on wild bird populations
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
- None
Degree Requirement
- Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
Posting Information
FLSA Status
- Non-Exempt
Employee Category
- Classified
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
Open Until Filled
- Yes
Applicant Resources - https://-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 is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Required Documents
Optional Documents
Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Academic Careers
- Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
- Chronicle
- Higher Ed/Academic Impressions
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idaho works.gov)
- Inside Higher Ed
- Linked In
- Newspaper
- Other Venue
- Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
- University of Idaho Website
- University of Idaho Daily Register
- University of Idaho Employee
- Word of Mouth
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
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