Job Description

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
Unit URL
https://imci.uidaho.edu/
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 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