Job Details

Research Associate I

Position Number: 7085604
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Research Associate I

Posting Number: SP005234P
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

Required Experience:

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

Required Education:

Bachelors 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
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.

To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/51320

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