12 Postdoc jobs found

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...

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Predictive Modeling for Mental Health Outcomes Posting Number: SP005013P Division/College: University Research Department: Institute for Modeling Collaboration & Innovation (IMCI) Location: Moscow Posting Context Statement: Position Overview: The Postdoctoral Research Associate selected for this position will work as a member of an interdisciplinary team led by Dr. Colin Xu on Department of Defense (DoD)-funded research project involving the use of statistical and machine learning methods for predicting mental health outcomes of anxiety, depression and PTSD . There will be potential opportunities for methodological and/or software development and the integration of machine learning into the project. This position is one of three Postdoctoral Research Associate positions currently available at the University of Idaho in the Institute for Modeling Collaboration and Innovation ( IMCI ). These postdoctoral researchers...

CIRCLES Postdoctoral Researcher Posting Number: SP005302P Division/College: Col of Letters, Arts & Social Sci. Department: Culture, Society and Justice Location: Moscow, Off Campus Location - Remote Posting Context Statement: The CIRCLES Alliance is a six-state interdisciplinary collaboration focusing on cultivating equitable, culturally sustaining, land-based learning environments and strengthening Indigenous research and education pathways. Position Overview: The College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher for the Cultivating Indigenous Research Communities for Leadership in Education and STEM ( CIRCLES ) Alliance. The Postdoctoral Researcher will work under Dr. Philip Stevens but will also be involved in supporting Program Principal Investigators in the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences and the College of Natural Resources. The position will focus on supporting the research aims of the...

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...

Postdoctoral Fellow Posting Number: SP005253P Division/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences Department: Soils and Water Systems Location: Moscow Posting Context Statement: Develops alternative futures and resilience pathways by translating model outputs into spatial and temporal scenarios for a regional testbed. Applies integrated modeling approaches to evaluate climate and resource dynamics and supports scenario-based planning. Engages with community partners to incorporate stakeholder perspectives and align outputs with local priorities. Produces interactive visualizations and communication materials to support decision-making. Contributes to interdisciplinary collaboration and project integration across research components. Position Overview: Supports interdisciplinary research on energy–water resilience by developing and applying spatial and computational models of coupled human–environment systems under climate,...

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...

Postdoctoral Fellow Posting Number: SP005141P Division/College: College of Science Department: Physics Location: Moscow Posting Context Statement: Position Overview: A postdoctoral position is available in the Department of Physics at the University of Idaho. The primary focus of this position is advancing numerical relativity methods for compact binary systems. Specifically, the scholar will conduct research in numerical relativity by extending the Einstein Toolkit, BlackHoles@Home, and the superB project to perform state-of-the-art simulations of compact binaries (including, for example, binary black holes, binary neutron stars, and black hole–neutron star binaries). The broader goals are to generate accurate predictions for gravitational-wave and multimessenger signals and to explore challenging regimes of parameter space. Required Experience: Demonstrated research in numerical relativity, computational general relativity, or a closely...

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Statistical and Computational Modeling for Digital Twins Posting Number: SP005014P Division/College: University Research Department: Institute for Modeling Collaboration & Innovation (IMCI) Location: Moscow Posting Context Statement: Position Overview: The Postdoctoral Research Associate selected for this position will work as a member of an interdisciplinary team on research involving the use of statistical and machine learning methods for the development of Immune Digital Twins. There will be potential opportunities for methodological and/or software development, as well as the integration of machine learning into the project, depending on the candidate’s interests. This position is one of three Postdoctoral Research Associate positions currently available at the University of Idaho in the Institute for Modeling Collaboration and Innovation ( IMCI ). These postdoctoral researchers will contribute to our modeling...

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 researcher, or a...

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 highly...

Hunt Endowed Chair, Research Faculty- Beef Education & Research Posting Number: F001409P Advertising Pay Range: Commensurate with Experience Location: Moscow Primary Division/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences Primary Unit: Department of Animal, Veterinary and Food Sciences Employee Category: Faculty Classification Group Title: Research Faculty Position Control Number: 0831 Suffix: 00 Contingency Code: Not Applicable FTE: 1 Contract Basis: Academic Year Anticipated Contract Start Date: 04/13/2026 FLSA Status: Exempt Tenure Tracking: Negotiable (must be justified) Rank: Negotiable (must be justified) Extension Type: Not Applicable Administrative Appointment Type: Not applicable Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable): Position Summary: The Animal, Veterinary and Food Science Department is seeking applications for the Hunt Endowed Chair in Beef Education and Research. We seek an innovative...

Regular Faculty - Meat Science/ Food Science Posting Number: F001388P Advertising Pay Range: Commensurate with Experience Location: Moscow Primary Division/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences Primary Unit: Department of Animal, Veterinary and Food Sciences Employee Category: Faculty Classification Group Title: Regular Faculty Position Control Number: 1665 Suffix: 00 Contingency Code: Not Applicable FTE: 1 Contract Basis: Academic Year Anticipated Contract Start Date: 02/02/2026 FLSA Status: Exempt Tenure Tracking: Tenure Track Rank: Assistant Professor Extension Type: Not Applicable Administrative Appointment Type: Not applicable Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable): Position Summary: The Animal, Veterinary and Food Sciences department is seeking to hire an Assistant Professor for a tenure-track position. The successful candidate will lead a research program (45%) in applied and basic meat...