Research Scientist/Research Station Manager
University of Idaho
Taylor Wilderness Research Station, ID

Research Scientist 1
(TWO POSITIONS Taylor Wilderness Research Station Manager )
College of Natural Resources

Open for Recruitment:

October 5, 2012 - November 12, 2012
Announcement #: 13504061456
Salary Range: $32,177.60 - $55,016
Full or Part Time: Full Time
Location: Cascade

This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.

Materials Required:
Online Application
Job References
Resume
Letter of Qualification

***There are two positions available.***

MAJOR FUNCTION:

Working as a research scientist and manager the incumbent is responsible for facilitating and supporting field station research programs performed by faculty and students. Facilitate and support field station teaching programs, based on qualifications and experience, these could include planning and conducting research, writing proposals, developing and instructing classes and assisting scientists in their research. Schedule and coordinate field station activities with researchers, teachers, and visitors. Maintain wilderness resource monitoring programs, collecting and analyzing data and samples from those programs. Represent the field station to federal and state management personnel, researchers, visitors, outfitters, guides, and commercial pilots.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

B.S. or B.A. degree in forestry, natural resources, botany, horticulture, or related field as appropriate to the scientific research discipline plus 7+ years of experience in the research discipline or closely related field OR M.S degree in related field as appropriate to the scientific research discipline plus 1+ years of experience in the research discipline or closely related field OR Ph.D. degree in related field as appropriate to the scientific research discipline

EOE