River Ecology Field Scientist & Data Analytics

Experience Champaign Urbana; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Experience Champaign Urbana is seeking an experienced researcher to conduct fieldwork and data collection along the Illinois River Waterway, employing gear such as PDC electrofishing, nets, and telemetry to support invasive carp management.

The role involves managing and translating telemetry and monitoring data into scientific findings, preparing reports and publications, and presenting results to funding agencies and collaborators.

Responsibilities

• Conduct biological monitoring and fieldwork on the Illinois River Waterway using multiple fishing gear such as PDC electrofishing, nets, and telemetry.
• Coordinate field sampling schedules, identify sampling locations, manage equipment inventories for trips, and ensure marine craft safety inspections.
• Supervise students and hourly technicians, assign tasks, explain sampling techniques, guide data collection, and enforce safety protocols.
• Maintain active communication between MAM, IRBS staff, collaborators, and other parties.
• Manage, analyze, and translate research, harvest, telemetry, and monitoring data into scientific findings and recommendations for funding agencies and collaborators.
• Translate scientific data into reports, peer-reviewed publications, and presentations for conferences and professional meetings.
• Engage with lay communities to communicate research findings and attend conferences at local, regional, national, and international levels.
• Represent the Survey, PRI, UIUC on professional and interagency committees related to river ecology and fisheries.
• Ensure facilities and equipment are maintained, fulfill grant and contract obligations, and complete administrative requirements on time.

Job description

Experience Champaign Urbana is seeking an experienced researcher to conduct fieldwork and data collection along the Illinois River Waterway, employing gear such as PDC electrofishing, nets, and telemetry to support invasive carp management.

The role involves managing and translating telemetry and monitoring data into scientific findings, preparing reports and publications, and presenting results to funding agencies and collaborators.