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Internal Posting? Posting Number SP005187P Position Title Research Associate I, Fire Behavior Assessment Team Division/College College of Natural Resources Department Forest, Rangeland, & Fire Sciences Location Moscow, Off Campus Location - Bozeman, MT Posting Context Statement Position Overview

• 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

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Required Experience

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

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree in ecology, environmental science, soils, hydrology, zoology, wildlife, resource management, forestry

Required Other

• Previous or current NWCG Wildland Fire qualifications at FFT2 or above
• Valid US Driver's License
• Wildland fire qualifications that are either current or can be renewed
• Ability to travel
• Ability to work non-standard business hours

Additional Preferred

• MSc (strongly preferred) in ecology, environmental science, soils, hydrology, zoology, wildlife, resource management, forestry, etc., with a field research component, or a BSc plus two years of additional experience in one of these fields
• Prior experience conducting statistical data analysis
• Prior experience developing written reports based on monitoring or research data
• Experience with running and developing programs in R
• Experience building electronic surveys using ESRI's Survey123
• Experience using ArcGIS and Federal datasets and applications such as FACTs, FTEM, FVS, WFDSS, and RMA dashboard
• Facility with electronics, including ability to troubleshoot and repair measurement instruments and devices
• Experience in wildfire and/or prescribed fire operations
• Demonstrated oral, written, or audio-visual communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently and within a team
• Familiarity with field-based vegetation and fuels measurements
• Ability to maintain a high level of attention to detail while performing repetitive tasks

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Ability to
  • Safely operate motor vehicles including 4WD trucks
  • Lift, carry or otherwise move up to 45 pounds
  • Hike/walk in steep and uneven terrain in wildfire-affected areas in potentially inclement weather conditions
  • Perform work in an office environment

Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

FLSA Status Non-Exempt Employee Category Classified Pay Range $20.30 per hour or higher depending on experience Type of Appointment Fiscal Year FTE Full Time/Part Time Part 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 03/03/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Applicant Resources https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources Background Check Statement EEO Statement