"Research Associate I - Spatial Data"

Research Associate I - Spatial Data

Posting Number: SP005180P

Division/College: College of Natural Resources

Department: Forest, Rangeland, & Fire Sciences

Location: Moscow, Off Campus Location - Princeton, ID

Posting Context Statement:

Seeking a Spatial Data Research Associate to support the Director of the University of Idaho Experimental Forest (UIEF) in managing spatial research and operational data. The Associate will collaborate with UIEF Postdocs and staff to integrate spatial data and AI solutions for developing maps and applications for various purposes. They’ll work with UIEF, College, University, Research Computing and Data Services (RCDS), the library, and external partners to synthesize and report data and revenue streams. The Associate will also manage spatial data contracts, including acquisition and licensing of remote sensing and unique UIEF data packages, and administer general UIEF research, teaching, and site-use fees.

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

Required Experience:

• Two years of post-bachelor’s research experience related to the domain of this position

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry, Forest Operations, Natural Resources, or related field

Required Other:

None

Additional Preferred:

• Education or prior experience with forestry and natural resources
• Proficiency with R, Python, other programming languages, AI
• Graduate-level research experience
• Strong attention to detail

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Must be able to lift, carry, and/or otherwise move up to 25 pounds
• Ability to work/hike in steep and rugged terrain in forested environment

Degree Requirement: N/A: No degree requirement

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employee Category: Exempt

Pay Range: Commensurate with experience

Type of Appointment: Fiscal Year

FTE: 1

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: 02/24/2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This position is open until filled. Priority will be given to applicants who have submitted their materials by March 10th, 2026.

Background Check Statement:

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/50914