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Research Associate I, Watershed Science

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Position Number:

9808256

Location:

Moscow, United States

Position Type:

Laboratory and Research Research Associate I, Watershed Science Posting Number:

SP005439P

Division/College:

College of Natural Resources

Department:

Forest, Rangeland, & Fire Sciences

Location:

Moscow Posting Context Statement:

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 evaluating 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, monitor and/or evaluate 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

Required Experience:

Two years of post-bachelor's research experience related to the domain of this position

Required Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Water Resources, Environmental Sciences, or Natural Science or Engineering discipline or a closely related field

Required Other:

Possess a valid driver's license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles

Ability to travel, including extended periods up to 8 days

Ability to work nonstandard hours

Additional Preferred:

MS Degree in Water Resources, Environmental Sciences, or Natural Science or Engineering discipline or a closely related field, or a B.S. and minimum of 2 years post-bachelor's degree experience in natural resource research

5 years or more Natural Resource or environmental data collection experience

Coursework or experience in meteorology, forest hydrology, fluvial geomorphology, forestry, geology, or natural resources or closely related field

Familiarity with methods and results from published forest practices and riparian buffer effectiveness studies completed in Washington and Idaho, USA

Experience with automated monitoring equipment, ideally systems comprised of Campbell Scientific, Inc. (CSI) and/or Forest Technology Systems (FTS) components

Ability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining accuracy and excellent organizational skills to plan field campaigns and maintain financial records

Experience measuring streamflows using salt-dilution methods

Experience measuring stream temperature using Onset HOBO dataloggers

Experience using backpack electrofishing equipment to sample Salmonid species in small streams, including weighing, measuring and handling fish in the field

Proficiency with global positioning system (GPS) equipment, hemispherical photography and digital image (HDI) analysis, and/or geographic information systems (GIS)

Experience and familiarity with safety protocols for travel in active forest harvest areas

Experience supervising a small team of employees

Demonstrated ability to effectively manage project budgets

Previous experience working in remote locations

Experience operating tracked ATVs in winter conditions

Strong communication skills, including experience developing and delivering scientific presentations

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Off-trail hiking up and down hills and in densely vegetated riparian zones

Ability to lift, carrying or otherwise move loads up to 30 pounds over long distances and up to 80 pounds over short distances

Ability to operate ATVs to access field sites in the winter to collect data and maintain automated sampling equipment

Ability to camp and work in environmental conditions

Degree Requirement:

Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Employee Category:

Exempt

Pay Range:

$61,000 annually or higher dependent 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:

09/08/2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to

Applicants:

Applications received by 09/22/2026 will receive first consideration.

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. To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/52674 The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.