| Posting Number | SP003628P |
|---|---|
| Position Title | Research Scientist I or II, Life Sciences |
| Location | Off Campus Location – Hagerman |
| Division/College | University Research (Div) |
| Department | Aquaculture |
| FLSA Status | Overtime Exempt |
| Employee Category | Exempt |
| Pay Range | Commensurate with Experience |
| Type of Appointment | Fiscal Year |
| FTE | 1.0 |
| Full Time/Part Time | Full Time |
| Position Overview | 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 I Serves 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 II Designs 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. |
| Unit Overview | The Aquaculture Research Institute (ARI) is an interdisciplinary entity at the University of Idaho designed to provide a focus for aquaculture and related fisheries research by faculty throughout the University. ARI works closely with the commercial sector, as well as with federal, state, and tribal agencies, having formal collaborative partnerships with the US Department of Agriculture and the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission. Research involves fish rearing studies but also basic research into the molecular, cellular, and organismal regulation of phenotypic responses to environment, diet and pathogens. ARI scientists use modern techniques and technology, such as next-gen sequencing, proteomics, metabolomics, and bioinformatics, to address research questions. |
| 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 |
| Internal Posting? |
Position Responsibilities
| Key Accountability | Research Scientist I |
|---|---|
| Job Duties | Distinguishing Characteristics: Presence of responsibility to oversee major multi-purpose research projects. Examples of Work: • Performing complex scientific analyses. • Adjusting experimental designs as necessary based on experimental data analysis. • Directing the development of recommendations for project solutions. • Performing peer review of scientific projects, studies, or applications and making recommendations. • Preparing peer reviewed publications or presentations. • Resolving complex project specific technical and regulatory issues. • Establishing work priorities and performance standards, hiring, training, evaluating staff, assigning and reviewing work. • May be responsible for technical project management to include developing the scope of work, budgeting, scheduling, reporting, implementing field projects, and approving scientific documents. • Participating in the development of grant proposals as named project contributor. • Providing functional supervision of temporary and hourly staff and other research support personnel. • May include supervision of junior-level staff and students; does not include a full range of supervisory responsibilities. |
| Key Accountability | Research Scientist II |
|---|---|
| Job Duties | Distinguishing Characteristics: Independent development and management of a research portfolio including identifying and securing funding. Examples of Work: • Planning and conducting research in accordance with stipulated protocols and quality and safety standards. • Performing complex scientific analyses. • Developing new methods and guidelines for procedures. • Directing the development of recommendations for project solutions. • Performing peer review of scientific projects, studies, or applications. • Developing technical scientific management guidelines. • Writing peer reviewed publications or presentations. • Resolving complex project-specific technical and regulatory issues. • Establishing work priorities and performance standards, hiring, training, evaluating staff, assigning and reviewing work. • Responsible for technical project management to include developing the scope of work, budgeting, scheduling, reporting, implementing field projects, and approving scientific documents. • Participating in the development of grant proposals as named project contributor or primary investigator. • May have an independent research program that is complimentary to research objectives of a broader research group or department within the institution. • May include supervision of junior-level staff and students; does not include a full range of supervisory responsibilities. |
Position Qualifications
| Required Experience | Research Scientist I Three years of research experience related to the domain of this position Research Scientist II 5 years of research experience beyond receipt of doctoral degree Demonstrated record of research achievement Participation in the development and submission of sponsored project proposals |
|---|---|
| Required Education | Research Scientist I Doctoral 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 II Doctoral degree in Aquaculture, Animal Sciences, Fisheries, Biology, Biotechnology or related field. |
| Required Licensures, Certifications or other | |
| Additional Preferred | Research Scientist I Record 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 II Demonstrating 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 | |
| Degree Requirement | Listed degree qualification is required at time of application |
Posting Information
| Posting Date | 10/07/2022 |
|---|---|
| Closing Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | 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. |
| 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 (U of I) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, U of I does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, genetic information or status as any protected veteran or military status in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions and educational programs. |
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