University of Idaho
Research Scientist 3
(Wildlife Research Scientist )
Fish and Wildlife Resources
Open for Recruitment: February 18, 2010 - April 15, 2010
Announcement #: 12311043092
Salary Range: $44,200.00
Full or Part Time: Full Time
Location: Moscow
This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.
Materials Required:
Online Application (http://www.uidaho.edu/humanresoures)
Job References
Letter of Qualification
Resume
Major Function:
Working as a research scientist, the incumbent is expected to conduct and originate research to advance knowledge of wildlife space use and population dynamics; design and submit research proposals; organize and direct research; prepare manuscripts, reports and presentations to disseminate research results; communicate research findings and wildlife ecology concepts in outreach and teaching, and supervise irregular help, undergraduate and graduate students.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
* B.S. or B.A. degree in related field as appropriate to the scientific research discipline plus 7+ years of experience in the research discipline or closely related field
OR
* M.S degree in related field as appropriate to the scientific research discipline plus 5+ years of experience in the research discipline or closely related field
OR
* Ph.D. degree in related field as appropriate to the scientific research discipline plus 3+ years of experience in the research discipline or closely related field.
Good knowledge of:
*research methods; principles of statistics;
*sampling theory and probability theory.
Experience:
* writing reports or materials;
* compiling and analyzing data and drawing conclusions;
* using software or spreadsheet software to perform analysis;
* interpreting and communicating (orally and in writing) material into information usable by a diverse target audience.
Demonstrated ability to:
* secure external grants and contracts;
* originate, develop, direct and independently complete complex research programs;
* establish and maintain collaborative and cooperative scientific relationships.
Some positions may require a valid driver’s license, conduct field research, ability to operate a vehicle, and background check.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
· Research experience in wildlife ecology, especially in assessing wildlife space use and population dynamics.
· Demonstrated ability to utilize statistics, sampling theory and probability theory to develop models of the spatial and temporal dynamics of wildlife populations.
· Demonstrated ability to create computer programs for new statistical methods and model simulations
· Experience in collecting field data for analyzing wildlife space use and population dynamics. Ability to conduct field research, some of which may be in rugged terrain with limited road and trail access
· Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate research results in presentation, publications, professional workshops, and in classrooms.
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