Research Associate II, Irrigation and Agricultural Water Management

Research Associate II, Irrigation and Agricultural Water
Management

University of Idaho

Appointment Information

Working Title: Research Associate II, Irrigation
and Agricultural Water Management

Division/College: 3998-CALS Col of Agri Life
Sciences

Department: 842-CALS Fiscal Administration

Location: Kimberly

FTE: 1

Advertising Pay Range: $58,011.20 annually or
higher depending on experience

Is this position contingent on work and/or
funding: True

FLSA Status: Exempt

Type of Appointment: Full Fiscal Year

Position Overview:

Performs research activities and analysis; implements, evaluates
and recommends adjustments to research procedures. Responsible for
synthesizing and independently preparing results for publication.
Works under general supervision with a significant degree of
creativity and latitude. May coordinate research operations and the
daily activities of junior research personnel. Duties may include:

• Participate in planning and/or designing of major scientific

projects, studies, or applications

• Plan and conduct research and analysis of scientific data
• Prepare graphic and narrative reports
• Interpret test results and comparing with determined standards

and limits

• Perform site inspections and field oversight if field work is

required

• Plan, design, develop, monitor and/or evaluate a distinct

portion of a scientific project, study or application

• Research, design, 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

Required Experience:

• Two years of research experience beyond receipt of Master's

Degree related to the domain of this position

Required Education:

• Master's Degree in Agronomy, Soil Science, Agricultural

Engineering, Biological Engineering, Water Resources, Environmental
Science or a closely related to the domain of this position

Required Other:

• Must have a valid driver's license and the ability to meet UI

requirements for driving university vehicles

• Ability to travel frequently throughout Idaho and occasional

regional or national travel

• Ability to occasionally work non-standard business hours,

especially during peak field seasons

Additional Preferred:

• Ph. D in Agronomy, Soil Science, Agricultural Engineering,

Biological Engineering, Water Resources, Environmental Science, or
a closely related field

• Experience conducting independent field-based agricultural or

environmental research

• Experience with experimental design, data collection,

statistical analysis and interpretation

• Experience with agricultural water management, irrigation, soil

moisture, evapotranspiration, precision agriculture or related
research

• Proficiency with R, Python, GIS, SQL or similar data analysis

and visualization tools

• Experience managing research projects, datasets and competing

priorities

• Scientific writing experience, including peer-reviewed

publications, technical reports or thesis/dissertation work

• Experience supervising students or research personnel and

collaborating with producers, Extension or interdisciplinary
teams

• Experience with agricultural equipment, field instrumentation,

remote sensing, UAVs, sensor networks or environmental monitoring
technologies

• Experience serving as PI or Co-PI on extramurally funded

research

Physical Requirements and Working
Conditions:

• Work in office, laboratory, greenhouse and outdoor agricultural

environments

• Ability to lift, carry or otherwise move up to 50 pounds and

walk long distances over uneven terrain

• Ability to bend, kneel, climb ladders and work around

machinery, chemicals, insects and variable weather

Posting Information

Open Until Filled: True

Special Instructions to Applicants: Applications
received by October 8, 2026, will receive first
consideration.

IMPORTANT: To be considered, your "Letter of Qualification" must
address EACH of the minimum qualifications, including pertinent
education and/or experience. In addition, to improve your ranking
during the evaluation process, address as many of the Preferred
Qualifications as possible. Information on a resume will not be
accepted as a substitute for submitting a Letter of
Qualification.

In addition to your Letter of Qualification, please also include
your unofficial transcripts. Please combine letter and transcripts
into one pdf file.

If you would like to receive a full position description, please
email Heather at hbiersner@uidaho.edu and request that one be sent
to you.

Visa Sponsorship: Uncertain

Degree Requirement Timeline: Degree required at
time of application

To apply, please visit: https://careers.uidaho.edu/jobs/research-associate-ii-irrigation-and-agricultural-water-management-kimberly-idaho-united-states

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