Research Associate I, Human Factors

University of Idaho, United States

Updated: 4 days ago
Location: Moscow, IDAHO
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Internal Posting?
Posting Number SP004206P
Position Title Research Associate I, Human Factors
Division/College University Outreach - Idaho Falls
Department Center for Advanced Energy Studies
Location Idaho Falls
Posting Context Statement
The position supports Idaho National Laboratory (INL) in researching empirical operator performance data collection, HRA modeling and advanced reactor control concept prototyping. They contribute to a subcontract leveraging human factors expertise from the University of Idaho, Idaho Falls, to enhance technical competence in advanced reactor research. The Center for Advanced Energy Studies is a collaborative effort between Idaho’s research universities and INL, focusing on research and education.
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:
  • Providing technical support in planning and/or designing of scientific projects, studies, or applications
  • Planning and conducting research and analysis of scientific data
  • Interpreting test results and comparing with determined standards and limits
  • Identifying and evaluating scientific samples and determining need for further testing
  • Developing recommendations and/or providing solutions, standards, and protocol to a wide range of difficult problems
  • Planning, designing, developing, monitoring and/or evaluating portions of a scientific project, study, or application
  • Providing scientific evaluations/assessments
  • Researching, implementing, standardizing, and evaluating new procedures
  • Maintaining detailed records of results and prepares written reports acceptable to the Principal Investigator and funding agencies
  • Other duties as assigned
Unit URL
https://www.uidaho.edu/idaho-falls/caes

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 Psychology
Required Other
  • Must be able to obtain an Idaho National Laboratory identification badge
  • Must be able to perform work at the Center for Advanced Energy Studies (CAES) or Idaho National Laboratory (INL) research facility as requested by the INL technical point of contact
Additional Preferred
  • Master’s degree in Psychology
  • Research experience using Human Unimodel for Nuclear Technology to Enhance Reliability (HUNTER), a dynamic HRA software tool.
  • Research experience with human reliability analysis (HRA) data collection using the Rancor Microworld Simulator.
  • Past experience with human factors research and development of technologies for nuclear power plant control rooms and other safety and security critical industries.
  • Past experience collecting and compiling data and organizing into research reports
  • Past experience contributing to proposal preparation
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

Posting Information


FLSA Status Overtime Exempt
Employee Category Exempt
Pay Range $54,038.40 annually or higher commensurate with experience
Type of Appointment Fiscal Year
FTE
1
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 11/29/2023
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
First review of applications will be on December 13, 2023.
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 (U of I) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, U of I does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, genetic information or status as any protected veteran or military status in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions and educational programs.

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