Research Specialist

Job Details

Research Specialist

Posting Number: SP005299P

Division/College: College of Natural Resources

Department: Co-Op Fish & Wildlife Research Unit

Location: Moscow

Posting Context Statement:

Performs research activities and analysis; implements, evaluates and recommends adjustments to research procedures. Analyzes results and responsible for synthesizing and preparing text as first drafts to PI of progress reports to agencies and partners. Works under general supervision of PI. May coordinate research operations and the daily activities of IH temporary help or work study students.

Position Overview:

Performs research activities and analysis, recording observations and measurements, and reports results. Participates in analyzing and preparing results for publication. Works under general supervision.

Duties may include:

• 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