Research Associate

Research Associate I Posting Number: SP005361P 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. Worksundergeneral supervisionwith asignificantdegreeofcreativityand 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 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 protocols 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 Other duties as assigned 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 Additional Preferred MS thesis-based degree in wildlife biology or related field and 8 months of full-time experience conducting field research on wildbird populations in field settings Physical Requirements & Working Conditions None Pay Range $50,000 annually or higher depending on experience The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr