Hybrid Research Investigator 1, College of Arts and Sciences, Vancouver Campus bei Washington State University

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

September 1, 2025

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):

502E-YN_CS_NPS - Research Investigator I

Business Title:

Research Investigator 1, College of Arts and Sciences, Vancouver Campus

Employee Type:

Classified

Position 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: $5,531 to $7,443 | 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 with WAC 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 candidate’s 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.

• OR A Master’s 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 time

Position Term:

12 Month

Washington 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: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected].

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.

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More information, resources, and contact information are available here: https://ccr.wsu.edu/notice-of-nondiscrimination/

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