Visiting River Ecologist & Lab Lead (Otoliths)

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Urbana (IL); Vor Ort; USD 43.000 - 53.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks a Visiting Large River Ecologist to lead lab and field projects at the Illinois River Biological Station. The role focuses on fisheries and river ecology, including otolith analysis, data management, and SOP development.

Applicants should hold a biology-related degree and have river fieldwork experience, supervision skills, and familiarity with MS Office and Leica equipment. 100% full-time on-site position in Havana, IL.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, aquatic ecology, statistics or related field.
• Experience leading a lab and supervising technicians.
• Experience creating SOPs for lab procedures and sample prep.
• Experience with otolith prep, age estimation, and measurement.
• Experience with Word, Excel, and Leica equipment.
• Experience conducting large river fieldwork such as nets and electrofishing.
• Ability to swim.

Aufgaben

• Design, develop, and implement river ecology and fisheries research.
• Develop SOPs, workflows, and data handling procedures.
• Oversee collection, processing, and analysis of otoliths and samples.
• Apply otolith prep techniques and assess accuracy and efficiency.
• Integrate historical datasets and collaborate on multidisciplinary studies.
• Coordinate field and lab investigations and mentor technicians.
• Maintain project databases and ensure data quality.
• Prepare technical reports and assist with manuscripts.

Kenntnisse

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to swim

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in biology/Aquatic Ecology/Statistics

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, Access)

Leica microscopes and cameras

Jobbeschreibung

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks a Visiting Large River Ecologist to lead lab and field projects at the Illinois River Biological Station. The role focuses on fisheries and river ecology, including otolith analysis, data management, and SOP development.

Applicants should hold a biology-related degree and have river fieldwork experience, supervision skills, and familiarity with MS Office and Leica equipment. 100% full-time on-site position in Havana, IL.