Visiting Research Scientist - Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment (147335)
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- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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- Champaign, IL
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment (iSEE)
Visiting Research Scientist
EXTENDED
The Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign seeks a full time Visiting Research Scientist. The primary focus of this position will be leading the enhanced weathering field project at the University of Illinois Energy Farm, which investigates nutrient cycles and plant-soil-atmospheric interactions under a rock-based carbon dioxide capture scheme.
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MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
APPLIED RESEARCH
- Independently leading scientific field research including survey design and implementation; supervision, tasking and scheduling of staff; and maintaining appropriate staffing levels to ensure project success.
- Coordinating field research and laboratory analysis for multiple field experiments
- Working in both perennial grassland and annual row crop agriculture
- Overseeing sample collection and processing by technicians and student workers in the field and laboratory
- Organizing and interpreting data from soil, plant, and water components of the project, with emphasis on the physical, chemical, biological, and fertility properties of soils as affected by agricultural soil management
- Elemental and isotopic analysis of plant and soil samples
- Chromatography and infrared measurements of soil gases
- Management of multiple data streams and historical data from field research
RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION
- Preparation of annual reports and manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals
- Coordination and collaboration with international research partners
Position Requirements and Qualifications:
Education: Required: PhD in relevant field.
Experience: Required: At least 5 years' experience in field work, in ecosystem measurements such as chromatography and infrared measurements. Experience managing multiple sets of data. Preferred: >5 years' experience in field research.
Training, Licenses or Certifications: Required: A valid driver's license is required due to traveling to research sites
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Required: Evidence of consistent use of good judgment, discretion, and tactful communication. Energy and enthusiasm for expressing the value of diverse cultures, fostering empathy, and improving organizations in the areas of access and representation. Knowledge and experience with office software and ability to learn custom systems. Ability to handle multiple priorities without direct supervision. Excellent oral and written communications skills.
Environmental Demands: Field work including working in adverse weather and field conditions.
Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Start date: as soon as possible
Appointment Status: Full-time academic professional, grant-supported appointment renewable annually pending continued funding and satisfactory progress within the position. Qualified indivduals will be eligible to receive vacation, sick, and personal leave; retirement through the State Universities Retirement System; and group health, dental, vision and life insurance.
TO APPLY: Applications must be received by July 3, 2021. To apply, all candidates must submit an online profile through https://jobs.illinois.edu by the close of the posting period. Qualified candidates must upload a letter of which details qualifications noted above, resume and the names and contact information of three professional references. All requested information must be submitted for your application to be considered. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
For further information, please contact: Erica Hanson, Human Resources Coordinator, OVCRI, elhanson@illinois.edu.
The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Convictions are not a bar to employment. The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment. The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Convictions are not a bar to employment.
College Name or Administrative Unit:OVCRI Category:6-Research Title:Visiting Research Scientist - Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment (147335) Open Date:06/10/2021 Close Date:07/03/2021 Organization Name:Inst for Sustain, Enrgy, and Env
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