29 research technician jobs found

Agricultural Technician, Senior Posting Number: SP005280P Division/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences Department: Parma Research Center Location: Parma Posting Context Statement: Position Overview: Provides support for the Parma Research and Extension Center's research activities and farm operations by performing and overseeing a variety of skilled tasks, including operating, calibrating, and maintaining hand and tractor-driven equipment for planting, cultivating, irrigating, spraying, harvesting, and storing crops; repairing, modifying, and fabricating agricultural and research equipment using mechanical tools and welding techniques; maintaining buildings, facilities, and grounds, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, heating and cooling systems, and lawn care; monitoring safe work conditions, supervising temporary staff, and maintaining accurate records of equipment, maintenance, and work performed; and utilizing technical...

Senior Technician, Foundation Seed Posting Number: SP005265P Division/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences Department: Kimberly Research Center Location: Kimberly Posting Context Statement: Established in 1950, the Kimberly Research & Extension Center encompasses 180 acres of irrigated land, four greenhouses, laboratories, a seed processing and storage facility, and a potato storage research complex. KREC provides research and extension programs that support agriculture for the eight counties of the Magic Valley. Research teams investigate disease management techniques, potato storage practices, plant-insect interactions and biological control, and weed management practices. Position Overview: The Senior Technician assists the Program Director by managing fields for limited-generation seed increases across various crops. Post-harvest responsibilities focus on processing seed lots and quality control, ensuring regulatory...

Postdoctoral Fellow Posting Number: SP005254P Division/College: College of Science Department: Biological Sciences Location: Moscow Posting Context Statement: Seeking a postdoctoral fellow to work in the lab of Dr. Paul Rowley. Position Overview: The postdoctoral fellow will work in the lab of Paul Rowley to understand the basis of resistance to antifungal “killer” toxins produced by different species of fungi. This hire will use genetics, biochemistry, microbiology, and genomic assays with the model yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Pichia pastoris, and non-model pathogenic and non-pathogenic yeast species to pursue these goals. This research will require leading the project with support from a technician, and graduate students. Required Experience: Experience with bacterial and yeast genetics and physiology Extensive experience with techniques of molecular biology using bacteria and/or yeasts (e.g. building and cloning...

Student Health Insurance Administrator Posting Number: SP005390P Division/College: Student Affairs Department: Student Benefits, Health & Wellness Location: Moscow Posting Context Statement: Position Overview: The Student Health Insurance Administrator is responsible for coordinating the administration, compliance, enrollment, reporting, and communication functions of the University of Idaho Student Health Insurance Program ( SHIP ) and health insurance requirement processes. This position serves as the primary resource for students, parents, university departments, insurance vendors, and third-party administrators regarding health insurance requirements, enrollment procedures, benefit information, and compliance activities. The Administrator independently manages complex administrative processes related to student health insurance enrollment, auditing, reporting, and records management while supporting program evaluation, financial...

Program Specialist, Quality and Compliance Posting Number: SP005376P Division/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences Department: CALS Research Administration Location: Moscow Posting Context Statement: This position supports coordination of quality assurance and compliance-related activities, contributing to effective documentation, program tracking, and adherence to established standards. The role also supports procurement coordination, vendor processes and program service activities to ensure materials, services and operations align with program requirements. Position Overview: This position performs a complex mix of duties in support of project or program development and delivery. Duties may include: Coordinate office operations Document and tracking program schedules and business cycles Plan and coordinate program meetings and events Support program planning and may assist with the development of operating budgets...

Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Support Services Posting Number: SP005367P Division/College: Athletics Department: Student Athlete Support Services Location: Moscow Posting Context Statement: Position Overview: The Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Support Services ( SASS ) reports to the Senior Associate AD for Internal Operations and Academics. SASS is an integral part of student-athlete retention and graduation efforts. This position is responsible for the overall leadership and oversight for all functional areas of the SASS program at the University of Idaho. The Assistant AD for SASS provides leadership in implementing best practices and seeking innovative approaches for student-athlete academic support and academic advising, while cultivating the intellectual and career interests of the student-athletes served. The position spearheads the successful development and application of department policies and procedures to...

Executive Director of Facilities Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance Posting Number: SP005357P Division/College: DFA Operations Department: DFA Operations Officer Location: Moscow Posting Context Statement: Position Overview: The Executive Director of Facilities Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance provides leadership, technical direction, and business process oversight of University of Idaho Facilities Operations and Maintenance as well as capital planning and operational oversight for the utility public private partnership (P3). Supported by over 50 staff members, this position oversees the effective, accessible, and sustainable building system operations and maintenance for university facilities, while providing engineering support and ensuring world-class customer service to campus users. This is an essential position that may be called upon in the event of an emergency and/or university closure. Duties may include: Oversee the...

Executive Director for Admissions and Recruitment Posting Number: SP005355P Division/College: Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management Department: UG Admissions - Recruitment Location: Moscow Posting Context Statement: Position Overview: Provide leadership and supervision for the Offices of Admission Processing, Recruitment (Domestic and International), Telecounseling, Campus Visits, Enrollment Marketing, and New Student Orientation. Participate in overseeing recruitment of undergraduate students including traditional, transfer, online and concurrent enrollment students and understand and provide leadership for all NCAA recruitment processes for the university. This leader provides strong guidance in the use of technology initiatives to ensure exceptional student-centered business practices that are efficient, accurate and responsive, and include planning and assessment components to meet the institutional goals in each of the areas within this...

Enterprise Developer I, II, or III Posting Number: SP005349P Division/College: Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management Department: Registrar's Office Location: Moscow Posting Context Statement: Position Overview: Enterprise Developer I Enterprise Developers are involved in the development of server, OS, desktop, mobile applications and services. They may research, develop specifications for, design, write, modify, test, debug, troubleshoot, document and maintain source code. They will have direct or related involvement in designing related databases, user interfaces, integrations to other systems and applications, content or multimedia processes.   The Enterprise Developer I applies entry-level professional software concepts and department, unit and campus policies and procedures to small projects or portions of projects. They are responsible for resolving routine programming problems, working on issues and projects of limited scope. The...

Research Scientist I, Hydrogeology Posting Number: SP005330P Division/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences Department: IWRRI Location: Boise Posting Context Statement: The Idaho Water Resources Research Institute ( IWRRI ) is one of the nation’s 54 water research and technology centers. IWRRI coordinates research to support the water resource needs of the state of Idaho, the northwest region, and the nation. IWRRI also facilitates and develops innovative education and outreach programs that provide research-generated information to water managers, agency research scientists, and the public at large. IWRRI scientists conduct community-identified actionable water research with the opportunity to expand their research agenda by securing extramural competitive grants. These are non-tenure track research appointments housed within IWRRI with no formal teaching responsibilities. Position Overview: Serves as an independent...

Associate Director, Western Rural Development Center Posting Number: SP005324P Division/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences Department: Western Rural Development Center (WRDC) Location: Boise Posting Context Statement: The Western Rural Development Center ( WRDC ) is one of four Regional Rural Development Centers established by Congress through the Rural Development Act of 1972. A partnership between the USDA and the University of Idaho, WRDC is primarily funded by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture. WRDC collaborates with land-grant universities, Cooperative Extension, communities, native nations, decision-makers, entrepreneurs, farmers, ranchers, and families throughout the West to conduct research and outreach addressing rural development issues. Its mission is to strengthen the capacity of institutions and communities to support thriving, self-sustaining rural areas. Position Overview: The Associate Director leads...

Postdoctoral Fellow, NSF EPSCoR Posting Number: SP005318P Division/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences Department: IWRRI Location: Boise Posting Context Statement: Position Overview: We are seeking a postdoctoral scholar to contribute to a sub-project of the NSF EPSCoR project – Idaho Community-Engaged Resilience for Energy-Water Systems (I- CREWS ), which seeks to increase understanding of how physical infrastructure, data, governance, local knowledge, and community context shape resilience under meteorological, population, and technological change. The postdoc will lead data analysis and modeling on the sub-project titled “Coupled Water and Energy Consequences of Agricultural-to-Urban Transitions in the Treasure Valley”. The postdoc will combine ground-based measurements of evapotranspiration (ET) in turfgrass and satellite-based consumptive use (CU) modeling to compare outdoor water use and associated energy demand...

Research Support Geologist, Critical Minerals Posting Number: SP005292P Division/College: University Research Department: Idaho Geological Survey Location: Moscow Posting Context Statement: The Idaho Geological Survey ( IGS ) is seeking a Research Support Geologist to support ongoing grant-funded projects at IGS . Based in Moscow, Idaho, the Research Support Geologist position reports to the grant PI with input from other IGS staff. IGS is a non-regulatory state agency that leads in the collection, interpretation, and dissemination of geologic and mineral data for Idaho. The Survey’s mission is to provide the state with timely and relevant information. Members of the IGS fulfill this mission through applied geologic research and strong collaborations with federal and state agencies, academia, and the private sector. Position Overview: The Research Support Geologist reports to the Research Geologist and conducts geologic mapping and applied...

Statewide Coordinator, Idaho Project for Children and Youth with Deaf-Blindness Posting Number: SP005246P Division/College: College of Education, Health & Human Sciences Department: Center on Disabilities & Human Development Location: Moscow, Boise Posting Context Statement: The Center on Disabilities and Human Development ( CDHD ) is an independent unit within the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences. It is supported through a federal infrastructure grant and numerous projects funded through sponsored accounts. The CDHD improves the lives of people with disabilities and their families by educating an interdisciplinary workforce, providing community-based training and technical assistance, conducting research, providing direct services, and disseminating evidence-based information. Position Overview: The Statewide Coordinator (SC) will provide face-to-face, online, and virtual training and technical assistance (TA) to families,...

Postdoctoral Researcher Posting Number: SP005231P Division/College: College of Engineering Department: Computer Science Location: Moscow Posting Context Statement: Position Overview: The Department of Computer Science invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. The postdoctoral researcher will conduct cutting-edge research in areas such as cyber-physical systems security, protection of critical infrastructure, and adversarial machine learning. The position will involve collaborating with faculty and graduate students on interdisciplinary research projects, publishing results in high-quality peer-reviewed venues, and contributing to the preparation of external research proposals. Duties may include: Conduct original research in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and related areas, including cyber-physical systems security and adversarial machine learning. Publish research findings...