Research Associate I, Watershed Science
University of Idaho · Moscow, ID
FULL-TIME
Posted Sep 8, 2026
Job Description
Position Details
Position Information
Internal Posting?
Posting Number
SP005439P
Position Title
Research Associate I, Watershed Science
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
Unit URL
https://www.uidaho.edu/natural-resources/academics/forest-rangeland-fire-science
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 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
Posting Information
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.
EEO Statement
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Position Information
Internal Posting?
Posting Number
SP005439P
Position Title
Research Associate I, Watershed Science
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
Unit URL
https://www.uidaho.edu/natural-resources/academics/forest-rangeland-fire-science
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 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
Posting Information
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.
EEO Statement
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Additional Details
- City
- Moscow
- State
- Idaho
- Country
- US
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