Research Associate I

University of Idaho, United States

Updated: about 2 hours ago
Location: Moscow, IDAHO
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Internal Posting?
Posting Number SP005234P
Position Title Research Associate I
Division/College University Research
Department Institute for Modeling Collaboration & Innovation (IMCI)
Location Moscow
Posting Context Statement
The Research Associate I position with the Institute for Modeling, Collaboration and Innovation 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.
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 evaluate 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, monitoring and/or evaluating 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
Unit URL
https://imci.uidaho.edu/

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 Biology or related discipline
Required Other
  • None
Additional Preferred
  • 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
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
  • 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 degree qualification is required at time of application

Posting Information


FLSA Status Exempt
Employee Category Exempt
Pay Range $49,816 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 04/16/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is posted as open until filled, however, applications submitted on or before April 30, 2025 will receive priority consideration.
Applicants:
Please use your letter of qualification to explain in detail how your work experience, skills, and abilities meet both the required and preferred qualifications as listed in the position description. Your letter of qualification will be used to demonstrate your communication and writing skills to determine your ranking among the other applicants for this position.
For resources about how to write a letter of qualification, please visit the HR website here: Applicant Resources – Careers | University of Idaho (uidaho.edu)

To see the full job description, please visit the ORED Jobs page here . If you have any questions regarding this posting, please reach out to the search coordinator at kskovgard@uidaho.edu .
Applicant Resources https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/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.

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