Job Details

Research Associate I, Watershed Science

Position Number: 9808253
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.