Job Description
Research Specialist
Posting Number: SP005299P
Division/College: College of Natural Resources
Department: Co-Op Fish & Wildlife Research Unit
Location: Moscow
Posting Context Statement:
Position Overview:
- Prepare standard solutions for calibration and analyses
- Interpret test results and comparing with determined standards and limits
- Collect laboratory or field data
- Conduct research and analysis of scientific data
- Participate in research design discussions
- Perform literature reviews
- Prepare reports
- Compare data and historical records for trend verification
- Develop reference files, comparison charts, and graphs on research data
- Assist with site inspections and field oversight
- Have little or no supervisory responsibilities
- Other duties as assigned
Required Experience:
- Following pre-established procedures or protocols
- Collecting and reviewing scientific data
- Keeping complete and accurate records
- Working in a team environment
Required Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Wildlife Biology or related field
Required Other:
- Valid driver’s license and ability to meet requirements for driving university vehicles
- Ability to travel
- Ability to work non-standard business hours and/or on-call rotations
Additional Preferred:
- Experience conducting field research on wild bird populations
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
- None
Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: Commensurate with experience
Type of Appointment: Fiscal Year
FTE:
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: 06/03/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement:
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Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits package that includes core benefits such as medical, dental, and vision, as well as retirement and other exciting supplemental benefits that enhance the employment experience and life at U of I.
Work/Life Balance
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Employee Assistance Plan: Benefit Services offers a robust employee assistance program that is free and confidential. It provides eligible employees and their families with the opportunity to discuss personal problems with a professional counselor, receive unlimited telephone and Internet access to resource and referral information and obtain other self-help information.
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Time Away from Work: The university offers a generous paid time off package for benefit-eligible employees, as well as 12 paid holidays a year.
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