Visiting Large River Ecologist & Otolith Lab Lead (On‑Site)

Laseagrant; Illinois; Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Illinois Natural History Survey (INHS), a unit of the Prairie Research Institute at the University of Illinois, seeks a Visiting Large River Ecologist to design and lead river ecology studies, oversee otolith preparation, data handling, and collaborative projects.

This on‑site role operates from the Illinois River Biological Station in Havana, IL, with opportunities to mentor staff and publish findings.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field.
• Experience as lab lead overseeing technicians and scheduling.
• Experience creating SOPs for new laboratory procedures.
• Experience with otolith preparation, age estimation, and long‑term storage.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Leica equipment.

Aufgaben

• Design, develop, and implement lab and field studies in fisheries and river ecology.
• Develop SOPs and workflows to support data collection and analysis.
• Oversee collection, processing, and analysis of otolith and biological samples.
• Apply otolith preparation techniques and evaluate accuracy and efficiency.
• Collaborate on multidisciplinary field and lab investigations.
• Maintain databases and ensure data quality.

Kenntnisse

Lab leadership

SOP development

Data analysis

Technical communication

Fieldwork supervision

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in biology or related field

Tools

MS Office

Leica microscopes/cameras

Jobbeschreibung

The Illinois Natural History Survey (INHS), a unit of the Prairie Research Institute at the University of Illinois, seeks a Visiting Large River Ecologist to design and lead river ecology studies, oversee otolith preparation, data handling, and collaborative projects.

This on‑site role operates from the Illinois River Biological Station in Havana, IL, with opportunities to mentor staff and publish findings.