University of Idaho Hiring for Research Scientist I or II, Life Sciences at Idaho, United States Full Time

University of Idaho

Research Scientist I or II, Life Sciences

Location: Off Campus Location – Hagerman

Division/College: University Research (Div)

Employee Category: Exempt

Pay Range: Commensurate with Experience

FTE: 1.0

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Summary:
The Aquaculture Research Institute seeks to hire a Research
Scientist I or II for a project funded for two years.The employee
in this position will conduct research individually and as part of
collaborative teams within the Aquaculture Research Institute at
the Hagerman Fish Culture Experiment Station, Hagerman, Idaho. This
position will perform research on fish physiology with an emphasis
on growth, nutrition and gut health. A significant portion of this
position involves the development of sponsored research projects
from industry and governmental granting agencies, reporting and
manuscript preparation, lab management, and graduate student
mentoring. The incumbent will perform and oversee physiological,
biochemical and molecular analyses, with an emphasis on genomic
tools. Standard statistical methods will be applied to the data and
interpreted for reporting and publication in peer-reviewed
journals.

Research Scientist IServes as an independent
researcher, or a collaborator on a multi-scholar research
initiative. May have lead responsibility for discrete components of
a larger project under the general direction of a senior or
principal researcher.

Research Scientist IIDesigns and manages all
aspects of a research portfolio complimentary to that of other
research scientists or research faculty. Often maintains active
research collaborations external to the university.

Minimum Qualifications:
Research Scientist IDoctoral degree in
Aquaculture, Animal Sciences, Fisheries, Biology, Biotechnology or
related field; A master’s degree plus an additional two years of
research experience may be substituted for a Ph.D.

Research Scientist IIDoctoral degree in
Aquaculture, Animal Sciences, Fisheries, Biology, Biotechnology or
related field. Research Scientist IThree years of
research experience related to the domain of this position
Research Scientist II 5 years of research
experience beyond receipt of doctoral degreeDemonstrated record of
research achievementParticipation in the development and submission
of sponsored project proposals

Preferred Qualifications:
Research Scientist IRecord of writing proposals
and acquiring externally funded grants.Record of 2 or more
lead-author publications in peer reviewed journals.Experience with
molecular/genomic assays, experimental design and data
analysis.Experience conducting research with fish.

Research Scientist IIDemonstrating ability to work
independently and with an interdisciplinary team.Experience serving
as PI or Co-PI on extramurally funded research.Experience working
with industry on the development and execution of sponsored
research projects.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Required Licensures, Certifications or other

Posting Number: SP003628P

Posting Date: 10/07/2022

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:
Preferential review of applications will begin on October 24,
2022.
Applicants, please state in your
letter of qualification how you meet all of
the required qualifications, and any applicable preferred
qualifications.

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

To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu

EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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