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Position Overview

The IMCI Image and Data Acquisition Core (IDAC) Manager reports to the IDAC Director and IMCI Director within the University of Idaho’s Institute for Modeling Collaboration and Innovation (IMCI). The position oversees operation, maintenance, service and user training for core research equipment, including flow cytometers, microscopes, ddPCR, calorimetry, surface plasmon resonance and pinning robots. The Manager administers user charges, provides core usage statistics, coordinates vendor support and maintains productive relationships with University personnel, equipment users and vendors. This position will work between 20-30 hours per week.

Provides functional supervision of day-to-day activities of a laboratory or field research enterprise, including directing the activities of graduate and undergraduate students, staff researchers and research support staff. Develops guidelines and protocols for lab operations. Assures quality control; maintains budget; and operates, tests and repairs electronic and/or scientific test equipment used. Assists with the construction and modification of new and prototype scientific devices.

Job Duties

Operate and maintain IDAC equipment and oversee equipment use by: (estimated effort: 75%):

• Operating a cell sorter, confocal microscopes and analytical instruments to acquire optical imaging and other analytical data
• Managing instruments and computers for data analysis, scheduling and use
• Overseeing the Bookitlab scheduling and user fees billing software
• Training, supervising and assisting users to operate instruments and equipment
• Managing user data by ensuring proper storage and backups, and communicating with users about data storage and retrieval
• Configuring computers for instrument integration and analysis program requirements, and installing and updating data and image acquisition and analysis software
• Maintaining and troubleshooting instruments and equipment and ensuring quality control
• Interacting with researchers and vendors to address problems beyond the operator’s capabilities
• Repairing hardware and software issues as able or coordinating with outside services
• Managing equipment service and maintenance agreements
• Coordinating all user access to the core facility and arranging user training on instruments and software from vendors
• Maintaining the laboratory space by properly accumulating and disposing of hazardous waste, tracking equipment inventory and organizing resources
• Ensuring that University regulations, federal laws and appropriate policies are adhered to and take appropriate actions to address violations

Provide effective management to facilitate financial stability and viability of the core by (estimated effort: 15%):

• Submitting user charges for IMCI administration to complete billing in a timely manner
• Reporting usage and accounting statistics to IMCI and UI administrators as requested
• Working with IMCI administration to determine the annual budget, create and maintain service center fee structures and develop a sustainable business plan
• Coordinating website maintenance and updates
• Marketing the core by advertising a variety of results from core instruments and providing demonstrations, tours and workshops to promote the potential of the core
• Promoting customer service improvement through monitoring, surveying and reporting customer satisfaction and taking corrective actions to improve service

Facilitate optimal and appropriate technology usage by (estimated effort: 5%):

• Consulting with IMCI Administrative Team and UI faculty, staff and students regarding instrumentation, technical capabilities and services available to support research programs
• Reading relevant scientific literature and technical bulletins specific to improving imaging and cytometry, as well as analytical methods, for the existing equipment

Safety and Compliance by (estimated effort: 10%):

• Providing a safe and effective work environment and appropriate safety training for users
• Ensuring that all IDAC activities comply with safety standards set by the University of Idaho Environmental Health and Safety Office, the University of Idaho Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee and the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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 August 24, 2026.

Position Overview

The Idaho Geological Survey (IGS) is seeking a Geographic Information System (GIS) Specialist to join a multidisciplinary team supporting geologic mapping and geospatial data initiatives across Idaho. This position develops and manages geospatial databases, performs GIS analyses, creates and edits digital geologic maps and supports the publication of geologic data products. Working with considerable independence, the successful candidate will apply GIS, cartographic and database management expertise to advance state and federally funded projects, improve data accessibility and workflows and help deliver geospatial information that supports scientific research, natural resource management, hazard assessment and informed decision-making.

This position supports IGS staff in research and grant-related responsibilities across programs in all GIS needs, including database creation and management, digital cartography and geologic mapping editing and layout. They will be responsible for interpreting spatial data, conducting analyses, creating maps and providing actionable insights. This position requires the ability to work independently and provides support and technical guidance to the Digital Mapping Manager and Survey staff on GIS-related matters.

Job Duties

Provide GIS support by (estimated effort: 45%):

• Supporting projects through GIS and database design and creative problem-solving
• Assisting geologic and mapping lab staff with map and GIS deliverables associated with USGS STATEMAP and Earth MRI grants
• Creating, converting and maintaining GIS datasets in standardized geodatabase schema
• Employing, modifying and creating computer programs and scripts to assist with GIS projects

Capture geologic map data digitally for both publication and regional database purposes by (estimated effort: 25%):

• Using several software packages and hardware systems to aid in the map-making process and provide a high level of quality control to the data capture process
• Digitizing, editing and attributing database objects from geologic field maps according to internal and contract standards
• Editing and maintaining geodatabase tables
• Creating and compiling accurate metadata to comply with IGS, USGS and contract standards.

Generate accurate and well-constructed geologic map publications by (estimated effort: 20%):

• Using ArcGIS and Adobe Suite products to generate scientifically accurate and aesthetically pleasing map documents
• Working with ArcGIS style files to manage symbolization of map features
• Importing GIS-generated layers into Adobe Illustrator to build map layouts
• Packaging GIS datasets and map documents for publication.

Contribute to the overall IGS mission by (estimated effort: 10%):

• Communicating regularly with staff and administration regarding in-house GIS and geologic digital data management
• Providing input to IGS staff for project and agency planning purposes
• Writing documentation for various GIS and data management procedures
• Providing general training to staff in the use of GIS, databases and other applications as necessary.

Additional information

• Apply for the GIS Specialist position.
• In your application, please address all the minimum requirements in the letter of qualification. Preferential review of applicants to begin on July 17, 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

Additional information

• Apply for the field geologist position.
• 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 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.