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The Pennsylvania State University

... Part-Time Research Associates for Summer 2025. Job duties include and are not limited to: * Check ... Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies ...

The Pennsylvania State University

... Part-Time Research Associates for Summer 2025. Job duties include and are not limited to: * Check ... Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies ...

The Pennsylvania State University

... Part-Time Research Associates for Summer 2025. Job duties include and are not limited to: * Check ... Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies ...

The Pennsylvania State University

... Part-Time Research Associates for Summer 2025. Job duties include and are not limited to: * Check ... Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies ...

The Pennsylvania State University

... Part-Time Research Associates for Summer 2025. Job duties include and are not limited to: * Check ... Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies ...

The Pennsylvania State University

... Part-Time Research Associate. Job duties include and are not limited to: * Needed experience ... Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies ...

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Research Associate I, Fire Behavior Assessment Team

Research Associate I, Fire Behavior Assessment Team

University of Idaho

Bozeman, MT • On-site

$20.30/hr

Part-time

Posted 4 days ago

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Position Information
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 is a collaboration between the University of Idaho, the USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station, and National Forest System Region 5. It coordinates and leads the Fire Behavior Assessment Team (FBAT), which supports National Forest and incident command teams with pre-, active-, and post-fire monitoring on wildfires. FBAT members are on-call professionals from federal agencies and academia. Duties include office and field work, focused on 2026 fire-season monitoring in California's Sierra Nevada and Klamath Mountains. The position is full time or part time (negotiable) based in Bozeman, MT (preferred), or Moscow, ID, with travel to Redding, CA and wildfire assignments.
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

Unit URL
https://www.uidaho.edu/natural-resources/academics/forest-rangeland-fire-science
Position Qualifications
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
Posting Information
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Employee Category
Classified
Pay Range
$20.30 per hour or higher depending on experience
Type of Appointment
Fiscal Year
FTE
.50 or 1.0
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
This position is open until filled. Priority will be given to applicants who have submitted their materials by March 17th, 2026.
Applicant Resources
https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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