Research Specialist, Pitkin Forest Nursery

at  University of Idaho

POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs research activities and analysis, recording observations and measurements, and reports results. Participates in analyzing and preparing results for publication. Works under general supervision.

Duties may include:

• Prepare standard solutions for calibration and analyses
• Interpret test results and comparing with determined standards and limits
• Collect laboratory or field data
• Conduct research and analysis of scientific data
• Participate in research design discussions
• Perform literature reviews
• Prepare reports
• Compare data and historical records for trend verification
• Develop reference files, comparison charts, and graphs on research data
• Assist with site inspections and field oversight
• Have little or no supervisory responsibilities
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Natural Resources, Horticulture, or related field
• Following pre-established procedures or protocols
• Collecting and reviewing scientific data
• Keeping complete and accurate records
• Working in a team environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two years of experience growing reforestation seedlings in a production-oriented nursery operation
• Experience operating and maintaining nursery equipment
• Experience communicating effectively with the general public and natural resource professionals
• Experience supervising employees
• Master’s Degree in Natural Resources, Horticulture or related field
• Experience making recommendations and selling seedlings to customers
• Experience with container seedling production
• Experience in natural resources and/or horticulture research
• Experience operating a forklift and/or tractor
• Knowledge of ecology and biology of Inland Northwest plants

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to lift, carry, and/or otherwise move 50 pounds
• Ability to work under temperature extremes
  Ability to lift, carry, and/or otherwise move 50 poundsAbility to work under temperature extremes

• Prepare standard solutions for calibration and analyses
• Interpret test results and comparing with determined standards and limits
• Collect laboratory or field data
• Conduct research and analysis of scientific data
• Participate in research design discussions
• Perform literature reviews
• Prepare reports
• Compare data and historical records for trend verification
• Develop reference files, comparison charts, and graphs on research data
• Assist with site inspections and field oversight
• Have little or no supervisory responsibilities
• Other duties as assigne