Research Associate I - Wildfire Adaptation Coordination

University of Idaho, United States

Updated: 2 days ago
Location: Moscow, IDAHO
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Internal Posting?
Posting Number SP004277P
Position Title Research Associate I - Wildfire Adaptation Coordination
Division/College College of Natural Resources
Department Forest, Rangeland, & Fire Sciences
Location Off Campus Location - Ririe, ID or Grangeville, ID
Posting Context Statement
This position will facilitate collaboration among landowners, agencies, scientists, and politicians in developing actionable plans and implementing place-based fire adaptation strategies among diverse human populations in Idaho. The position is a joint partnership between the College of Natural Resources and the University of and the Idaho Department of Lands (IDL). The unique nature of UI partnership with IDL will allow the successful candidate to explore opportunities and challenges surrounding fire adaptation in their duty region, help advance collaborative strategies or foci surrounding fire adaptation among various human populations and help advance IDL initiatives to increase pre- and post-wildfire management capacity.
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

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 a wildfire, natural resource social science, or related natural resource discipline
Required Other
  • Ability to travel
Additional Preferred
  • Master’s degree in a wildfire, natural resource social science, or related natural resource discipline
  • Formal training or experience in applied extension, outreach, or coordination of collective action, including demonstrated skill in coordinating or facilitating working groups or collaboratives addressing environmental issues
  • Ability to design, implement and monitor outreach or extension efforts, with an emphasis on the co-development and implementation of collective natural resource or emergency management actions/agreements or plans
  • Ability to contribute toward broader University of Idaho research on wildfire management, emergency management, collaborative natural resource management, or related policy applications
  • Experience with qualitative and quantitative social science, economic or ecological methods for obtaining data
  • Ability to work with state agency land managers in the achievement of goals surrounding wildfire management and risk reduction
  • Ability to coordinate and facilitate various groups of stakeholders toward collaborative decisions that inform or utilize various forms of information (e.g. local knowledge, scientific findings, joint fact finding)
  • Oral and written communication skills relevant to scientific and natural resource management audiences.
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 $63,000 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. Uncertain
Posting Date 01/30/2024
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 31st. 
Two candidates will be hired from this pool – one candidate located in Grangeville, ID and one located in Ririe, ID. Please indicate in your cover letter which location you are applying for.
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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