Research Associate I

Research Associate I

Position Details

Position Title - Research Associate I

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

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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 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

Posting Information

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 -

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.

Applicant Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter/Letter Of Application
3. List of References

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