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Research Scientist I - Behavioral Ecology
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Position Number: 5554429
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Computer and Information Technology

University of Idaho

Research Scientist I - Behavioral Ecology

Location: Moscow

Division/College: College of Natural Resources

Employee Category: Exempt

Pay Range: $69,451 annually or higher depending on experience

FTE: 1.0

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Summary:
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

Minimum Qualifications:

Doctoral Degree in Ecology or Statistics, or a Masters Degree plus an additional two years of relevant research experience (5 years total) may be substituted for a Ph.D.

Three years of research experience related to the domain of this position

Preferred Qualifications:

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:

Required Licensures, Certifications or other

Posting Number: SP004089P

Posting Date: 08/23/2023

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:
This position is open until filled. Priority will be given to applicants who have submitted their materials by 9/6/2023.

Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu

EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.