Research Scientist I - Behavioral Ecology Job at University of Idaho, Moscow, ID

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  • University of Idaho
  • Moscow, ID

Job Description

Position Details

Position Information

Internal Posting?

Posting Number
SP004089P


Position Title
Research Scientist I - Behavioral Ecology


Division/College
College of Natural Resources


Department
Co-Op Fish & Wildlife Research 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

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
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




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. University of Idaho

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Visa sponsorship,

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