Job Details

Research Associate I

Position Number: 7313301
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

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. 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

Required Experience:

Two years of post-bachelors research experience related to the domain of this position

Required Education:

Bachelors 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
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: 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.

To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/52068

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.