Research job opportunities

Position Overview

The Research Support Geologist reports to the Research Geologist and conducts geologic mapping and applied geologic research on mine waste and critical mineral deposits. The position will interact with industry, state and federal agencies, academic institutions, professional colleagues and the public.

Job Duties

Database population (estimated effort: 50%):

• Compiling geospatial and attribute data on mine waste and other mining-related features
• Populating a database in strict accordance with established procedures
• Conducting rigorous quality assurance and quality control processes

Geologic mapping (estimated effort: 20%):

• Interpreting surficial geology and mining-related features using Lidar-derived imagery
• Collecting, analyzing and interpreting field-based and legacy digital geologic data to meet core research objectives
• Evaluating and integrating existing data into geologic maps and cross sections

Communicating results (estimated effort: 10%):

• Assist with preparation of progress and final reports
• Assist with preparation of scientific publications
• Presenting research outcomes during stakeholder meetings

Sample preparation and analysis (estimated effort: 10%):

• Prepare rock, soil, sediment and mine waste samples
• Conduct physical, chemical and optical analyses of samples

Contribute to the IGS team effort (estimated effort: 10%):

• Collaborating with other IGS geologists and support staff to accomplish the mission of the agency.
• Undertaking other research duties as assigned

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geology or Earth Sciences

Experience

• Compiling geologic and environmental information from technical reports, historic geologic reports and mining documents.
• Interpreting surficial geology and mine related features using Lidar-derived imagery
• Familiarity with critical mineral deposit models and ore and gangue mineralogy
• Working with relational geospatial databases
• Using word processing and spreadsheet software
• Field experience such as orienteering, data collection, rock identification, geologic mapping and field safety
• Using computer software and applications for vector graphics and illustrations and applications for GIS

Preferred qualifications

• Familiarity with Idaho’s critical mineral deposits and mining history
• Experience with metasedimentary rocks and sedimentary structures
• Work experience in one or more of the following: 1) geologic mapping; 2) geologic databases; 3) GeMS schema GIS data
• Working as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Familiarity with the geology of Idaho

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry and/or otherwise move 50 pounds regularly
• Ability to traverse irregular and steep terrain
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors
• Ability to work in inclement weather, which includes hiking and camping

Additional information

• Apply through the University of Idaho Careers page.
• In your application, please address all the minimum requirements in the letter of qualification. Preferential review of applicants to begin on June 12, 2026.

Position Overview

The Research Support Geologist reports to the Research Geologists and conducts geologic mapping and applied research. The position will include field work in rugged terrain and interaction with industry, state and federal agencies, academic institutions, professional colleagues and the public.

Job Duties

Geologic mapping (estimated effort: 75%):

• Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting field-based and legacy digital geologic data to meet core research objectives
• Evaluating and integrating existing data into geologic maps and cross sections

Communicating research results (estimated effort: 20%):

• As co-author, assist with preparing research results for publication by IGS, including geologic maps, cross sections, structural analyses, and other graphical presentations of geological interpretations
• Assisting with preparation of scientific reports

Contribute to the IGS team effort (estimated effort: 5%):

• Collaborating with other IGS geologists and support staff to accomplish the mission of the agency.
• Undertaking other research duties as assigned

Requirements

Education

• Master’s Degree in Geology or Earth Sciences

Experience

• Developing and constructing geologic maps and cross sections.
• Managing and/or curating datasets, preferably structural data.
• Using word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Conducting independent research.
• Writing research reports and articles.
• Field experience such as orienteering, data collection, rock identification, geologic mapping and field safety.
• Using computer software and applications for vector graphics and illustrations and applications for GIS

Preferred qualification

• Relevant professional work experience in addition to any teaching or research assistantship in academia
• Using structural geology research methods, including data collection and analysis techniques, to analyze and synthesize data for geologic maps and reports
• Experience with structural geology, sedimentary rocks, metasedimentary rocks or mineral deposits
• Work experience in one or more of the following: 1) geologic mapping; 2) mineral exploration or mining; 3) structural applications to geology; 4) Geographic Information Systems
• Working as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Familiarity with the geology of Idaho

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry and/or otherwise move 50 pounds regularly
• Ability to traverse irregular and steep terrain
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors
• Ability to work in inclement weather, which includes hiking and camping

Additional information

• Apply through the University of Idaho Careers page.
• In your application, please address all the minimum requirements in the letter of qualification. Preferential review of applicants to begin on June 12, 2026.

Position Overview

Sponsored Programs Administrator I

This position facilitates the submission of proposals for external funding by the University of Idaho, reviewing them to ensure compliance with federal, state, university and sponsor regulations and guidelines. University faculty and staff create proposals to outside agencies to fund research, instruction and other service projects through the university. The Sponsored Programs Administrator I is responsible for providing compliance oversight for research administration and sponsored programs; supporting the research, creative and scholarly endeavors of the university faculty, staff and students; ensuring the responsible stewardship of external sponsored funding; and assisting with the compliant submission of proposals.

Sponsored Programs Administrator II

This position facilitates the compliant submission of proposals for external funding by the University of Idaho. University faculty and staff create proposals to outside agencies to fund research, instruction and other service projects through the university. This position is responsible for providing leadership for research administration and sponsored programs, supporting the research, creative and scholarly endeavors of the university faculty, staff and students. The position focuses on ensuring the responsible stewardship of external sponsored funding; overseeing the submission of mid to large-scale proposals by reviewing those proposals to ensure compliance with federal, state, university and sponsor regulations and guidelines; and mitigating risk by training other positions and staff, faculty and students in this area.

Job Duties

Steward compliant and competitive proposal submissions by (estimated effort: 55%):

Sponsored Programs Administrator I

• Serve as a liaison to sponsor contacts on proposal-related administrative questions and issues.
• Provide assistance, interpretation and guidance to principal investigators (PIs) and other university employees to mitigate risk and maintain compliance.
• Collect and review required proposal documents, including mid- and large-scale proposals.
• Conduct research and analysis of new and existing agency requirements; recommend changes to university processes and policies as needed for compliance.
• Coordinate proposal approvals for submission.

Sponsored Programs Administrator II

• Duties of the Sponsored Programs Administrator I in addition to:
• Simultaneously handle a variety of proposals that require a high degree of attention.
• Organize, prioritize and plan own workload to meet deadlines.

Assist in advancing compliance by (estimated effort: 35%):

Sponsored Programs Administrator I

• Maintain records and contribute to metrics data.

Sponsored Programs Administrator II

• Duties of the Sponsored Programs Administrator I in addition to:
• Develop, deliver and participate in workshops and seminars.

Support OSP by (estimated effort: 10%):

• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience

Sponsored Programs Administrator I

• One year providing financial processing support within an electronic finance system
• Using spreadsheet software to compile, summarize and analyze financial data
• Interpreting, applying and explaining financial stewardship processes

Sponsored Programs Administrator II

• Two years in a sponsored programs-related support position with a primary responsibility of reviewing proposals against submission requirements
• Using spreadsheet software to compile, summarize and analyze financial data
• Editing and writing business correspondence using proper grammar and punctuation as demonstrated in application materials
• Independently managing projects that involve multiple stakeholders

Preferred qualifications

Sponsored Programs Administrator I

• Bachelor’s degree
• Certified Research Administrator or Certified Financial Research Administrator
• At least one year in a sponsored programs-related support position
• Experience supporting proposal development or submission
• Experience using electronic proposal submission systems (such as research.gov, Grants.gov, NSPIRES, eRA Commons, ASSIST)
• Experience participating in project budgeting, preferably at an institute of higher education, a non-profit or a federal entity
• Experience interpreting, applying and explaining policies and procedures or rules and regulations

Sponsored Programs Administrator II

• Bachelor’s degree
• Certified Research Administrator or Certified Financial Research Administrator
• Three or more years of experience in a sponsored programs-related support position (either pre- or post-award) related to applying project budgeting guidelines and procedures, preferably at an institution of higher education, non-profit or federal entity
• Experience serving as a liaison between internal and external entities and individuals to coordinate activities and resolve issues
• Experience with sponsor electronic proposal submission systems (such as research.gov, Grants.gov, NSPIRES, eRA Commons, ASSIST)
• Experience working in a customer service-oriented team environment to accomplish shared goals

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work in inclement weather conditions
• Ability to lift, carry and/or otherwise move objects weighing up to 80 pounds occasionally

Additional information

• Apply through the University of Idaho Careers page.
• In your application, please address all the minimum requirements in the letter of qualification. Preferential review of applicants to begin on June 3, 2026.

Position overview

The Postdoctoral research associate selected for this position will work as a member of an interdisciplinary team led by Dr. Colin Xu on Department of Defense (DoD)-funded research project involving the use of statistical and machine learning methods for predicting mental health outcomes of anxiety, depression and PTSD. There will be potential opportunities for methodological and/or software development and the integration of machine learning into the project.

Job duties

Conduct research (estimated effort: 70%):

• Engaging in research projects involving statistical and predictive modeling of mental health and psychiatric outcomes
• Independently collecting, cleaning, analyzing and interpreting data relevant to ongoing research projects
• Working collaboratively to integrate the results of the research
• Keeping up-to-date research notebooks and computer files of standard protocols

Present research results (estimated effort: 20%):

• Compiling and reporting results, preparing figures and tables that summarize data and results
• Writing manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals
• Presenting work to collaborators, IMCI working groups and Brown Bag Lunch
• Presenting results in the form of talks or posters at regional, national and international conferences

Collaborative activities such as (estimated effort: 10%):

• Participating regularly in IMCI activities, including seminars, workshops and Brown Bag lunches
• Assisting in supervising and training undergraduate and graduate students engaged in projects on which postdoc participates
• Initiating new interdisciplinary collaborations at the university.

Additional information

• Apply for the predictive modeling position.
• In your application, please address all the minimum requirements in the letter of qualification. Preferential review of applicants to begin on Sept. 23, 2025.

Position overview

The Postdoctoral research associate selected for this position will work as a member of an interdisciplinary team on research involving the use of statistical and machine learning methods for the development of Immune Digital Twins. There will be potential opportunities for methodological and/or software development, as well as the integration of machine learning into the project, depending on the candidate’s interests.

Job duties

Conduct research (estimated effort: 70%):

• Engaging in assigned model-based collaborative research projects
• Participating in the Working Group associated with each project
• Independently collecting, analyzing and interpreting data relevant to each project
• Working collaboratively to integrate the results of the research
• Keeping up-to-date research notebooks and computer files of standard protocols

Present research results (estimated effort: 20%):

• Compiling and reporting findings, preparing figures and tables that summarize data and results
• Writing manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals
• Presenting work in working groups and Brown Bag Lunch
• Presenting results in the form of talks or posters at regional, national and international conferences

Collaborative activities such as (estimated effort: 10%):

• Participating regularly in IMCI activities, including seminars, workshops and Brown Bag lunches
• Assisting in supervising and training undergraduate and graduate students engaged in projects on which postdoc participates
• Initiating new interdisciplinary collaborations at the university

Additional information

• Apply for the statistical modeling position.
• In your application, please address all the minimum requirements in the letter of qualification. Preferential review of applicants to begin on Sept. 23, 2025.