Research Associate I - Fisheries

University of Idaho, United States

Updated: about 8 hours ago
Location: Moscow, IDAHO
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Internal Posting?
Posting Number SP004329P
Position Title Research Associate I - Fisheries
Division/College College of Natural Resources
Department Fish & Wildlife Sciences
Location Moscow
Posting Context Statement
Incumbent will report to Dr. Matt Falcy. In consultation with Dr. Falcy, incumbent will develop relationships with fisheries managers to refine and develop, implement, and communicate sophisticated models of steelhead survival. Incumbent will contribute to the intellectual atmosphere of the Fish and Wildlife Sciences Department by working in an office setting, participating in the lab group meetings, and offering statistical and R consulting services to graduate students.
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/cnr/departments/fish-and-wildlife-sciences

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 in biology, ecology, environmental science/management, or fisheries
Required Other
  • None
Additional Preferred
  • Knowledge of steelhead ecology, as demonstrated though research experience with this species culminating in written research products
  • Ability to communicate across a wide range of technical competencies, as demonstrated with experience advising undergraduates and coordinating with professional researchers and managers
  • Mastery of R programming, as demonstrated with the production of large (>1000 lines) scripts written without assistance
  • Mastery of Bayesian data analysis, as demonstrated through graduate-level education and application to novel research questions
  • Familiarity with Cormack-Jolly-Seber models, as demonstrated through graduate-level education or application to novel research questions
  • Mastery of hierarchical models and/or mixed effects models, as demonstrated through graduate-level education and application to novel research questions
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
  • None
Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

Posting Information


FLSA Status Overtime Exempt
Employee Category Exempt
Pay Range Commensurate with 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 03/07/2024
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 March 22nd, 2024.
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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