Research Investigator 1, College of Arts and Sciences, Vancouver Campus
Research Investigator 1, College of Arts and Sciences, Vancouver Campus
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Job Description
Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
September 1 2025If a date is not listed above review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
502E-YNCSNPS - Research Investigator IBusiness Title:
Research Investigator 1 College of Arts and Sciences Vancouver CampusEmployee Type:
ClassifiedPosition Details:
The Opportunity
As a Research Investigator 1 you will design and implement large field experiments including oversight of undergraduate and ASE employees assisting lab members with aspects of bioinformatic analysis and providing training when necessary. You will optimize aspects of ongoing laboratory experiments to maximize inferences that can be made from genomic data assisting with genomic data generation and aspects of laboratory workflow when necessary. You will also prepare manuscripts for publication based on bioinformatic analysis results co-author peer-reviewed publications attend workshops of interest and present research findings at internal and external seminars and/or conferences.
Percentage Breakdown of Job Functions:
70% Research Lead
25% Professional Publications
5% Other duties as assigned.
Additional Information:
This is a full-time (100% FTE) temporary position expected to end on May 31 2027. Renewal is dependent on program needs and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment. This position is overtime eligible.
This position works on-site on the WSU Vancouver campus.
Monthly Salary: $5531 to $7443 Range 58 Steps A to M Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance withWAC 357-28.In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidates current experience education skills and abilities related to the position.
Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes: paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical dental life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information please review the summary of benefits offered by WSU for classified staff and Total Compensation.
Required Qualifications
A Ph.D. degree in one of the physical biological social behavioral or health-related sciences.
ORA Masters degree in one of the above fields and experience in experimental or analytical research in a public agency public or private research corporation non-profit research corporation or university research center. Experience as a researcher or graduate research assistant will be credited only if performed equivalent to at least three years at the Research Analyst 3 level; or equivalent to one year at the Research Analyst 3 and one year at the Research Investigator levels.
Served as lead author on at least two (2) peer reviewed publications in ecology evolution or genetics.
Strong writing and organizational abilities.
Experience successfully mentoring junior researchers.
Experience with data analysis and visualization in R for publication.
Preferred Qualifications
Expertise in evolutionary genomics.
Knowledge of literature and areas of active research in evolutionary genomics.
Experience writing grants for external funding.
Experience preparing publications for broad scientific journals.
About WSU Vancouver
WSU Vancouver is located on the homelands of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and Peoples of the Lower Columbia Valley. One of six campuses in the Washington State University system WSU Vancouver provides baccalaureate- and graduate-level education to benefit the people communities and economy of Southwest Washington.
As the only Tier-1 land-grant and public four-year educational institution in Southwest Washington WSU Vancouver is committed to accessibility openness and service to people. WSU appreciates extraordinary community support and is dedicated to developing areas of academic and research excellence that fulfill regional needs.
Area/College: Washington State University Vancouver
Department Name: College of Arts and Sciences
Department Link: Vancouver College of Arts and Sciences Webpage
City State Zip: Vancouver WA 98686
Application Instructions
Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
External candidates upload all documents in the Application Document section of your application.
Current WSU Employees (internal candidates) before starting your Workday application please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates upload all documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application.
Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible.
Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.
Background Check
This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 engages in law enforcement requires security clearance interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity has access to personal identifying and/or financial information unsupervised access to university buildings/property or other business-related need.A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Time Type:
Full timePosition Term:
12 MonthWashington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply including members of the military and veterans and persons with disabilities.
WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services programs activities education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process contact Human Resource Services: (v) Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-; TDD Callers: 1- (f) or .
Notice of Non-Discrimination
In matters of admission employment housing or services or in the educational programs or activities it operates WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex race color national or ethnic origin physical disability mental disability sensory disability use of a trained service animal age religion creed genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender identity protected veteran status honorably discharged veteran member of the military or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law regulation or government contract.
Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX ADA/Section 504 and implementing regulations) as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment can be made verbally or in writing to WSUs Compliance and Civil Rights the Department of Educations Office of Civil Rights or both.
More information resources and contact information are available here:
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