Research Scientist I - Behavioral Ecology

University of Idaho, United States

Updated: 3 days ago
Location: Moscow, IDAHO
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Internal Posting?
Posting Number SP004089P
Position Title Research Scientist I - Behavioral Ecology
Division/College College of Natural Resources
Department F&W-Coop Unit
Location Moscow
Posting Context Statement
Will conduct research as a PI and as part of collaborative teams within the Idaho Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research Unit. Applicant will provide quantitative consultation and support on numerous research projects and assist graduate students and other research staff within a large research group setting. The applicant will play a leadership and mentorship role in a research group that includes PhD students, MS students, Research Specialists, and Research Technicians.
Position Overview
Serves as an independent researcher, or a collaborator on a multi-scholar research initiative. May have lead responsibility for discrete components of a larger project under the general direction of a senior or principal researcher.
Duties may include:
  • Performing complex scientific analyses
  • Adjusting experimental designs as necessary based on experimental data analysis
  • Directing the development of recommendations for project solutions
  • Performing peer review of scientific projects, studies, or applications and making recommendations
  • Preparing peer reviewed publications or presentations
  • Resolving complex project specific technical and regulatory issues
  • Establishing work priorities and performance standards, hiring, training, evaluating staff, assigning, and reviewing work
  • May be responsible for technical project management to include developing the scope of work, budgeting, scheduling, reporting, implementing field projects, and approving scientific documents
  • Other duties as assigned
Unit URL
https://www.uidaho.edu/cnr/idaho-cooperative-fish-and-wildlife-research-unit

Position Qualifications


Required Experience
  • Three years of research experience related to the domain of this position
Required Education
  • Doctoral Degree in Ecology or Statistics, or a Master’s Degree plus an additional two years of relevant research experience (5 years total) may be substituted for a Ph.D.
Required Other
Additional Preferred
  • Strong quantitative skills
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to mentor others on use of quantitative methods
  • Ability to work independently and as a team member and leader within a large lab group
  • Ability to work and communicate effectively with agency partners
  • Record of 2 or more lead-author publications in peer reviewed journals.
  • Experience with experimental design and complex data analysis
  • Developing quantitative models to describe wildlife population dynamics, and using these models to provide guidance for management and conservation
  • Developing wildlife habitat models over broad spatial scales using land use/land cover data within the U.S.
  • Demonstrated record of publishing first-author papers in peer-reviewed journals related to ecology and statistics
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently as a PI and as part of a collaborative group
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 $69,451 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. Uncertain
Posting Date 08/23/2023
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is open until filled. Priority will be given to applicants who have submitted their materials by 9/6/2023.
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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