Description and Application
Duties & Responsibilities
- Plan, lead, and conduct surveys for terrestrial reptiles, bats, and noctuid moths.
- Conduct potential roost tree surveys within the Chicago Region and the Tollway network.
- Deploy and use bat acoustic monitors within the Tollway Network Coordinate and collaborate with other lab experts on related projects.
- Conduct routine overnight fieldwork.
- Plan fieldwork to be cost and logistically effective.
- Secure appropriate approvals and permits to conduct fieldwork. Create and maintain working relationships with State, Federal, and University partners.
- Conduct data analysis using appropriate statistical methods. Conduct spatial data analyses using GIS, remote sensing, and spatial methods.
- Translate scientific data into reports, peer-reviewed publications, and presentations to be delivered at conferences and professional meetings.
- Supervise, mentor, and lead hourly staff to achieve success and foster a culture of innovation and high-level performance at the individual and organizational levels, including task assignment, scheduling, ongoing performance management with coaching and feedback, and travel approval.
- Prioritize, organize, and plan to ensure projects move forward on time.
- Perform necessary administrative tasks associated with this position
- Ensure facilities and equipment are properly maintained, grant and contract obligations are fulfilled, and data quality assurance standards are met.
- Purchase and maintain field equipment and supplies needed for projects.
- Seek external funding for research projects and contribute to externally funded projects with colleagues at the Survey, PRI, and outside agencies.
- Perform other duties as needed to further the mission and goals of the Survey, PRI, and the University of Illinois.
- Keep abreast of communications and developments in this discipline.
- Represent the Survey, PRI, and University of Illinois on committees.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Working taxonomic knowledge of midwestern herpetofauna, bats, trees, noctuid moths, or a combination of at least two of these groups. Strong working knowledge of sampling methods and designs for above taxa. Proficiency in GIS (e.g., ArcGIS) and Microsoft Office (e.g., MS Word and Excel). Proficiency in statistical analysis and model building (e.g., using programming language R). Proven record of written and oral dissemination of scientific results, project management, and effective time management skills. Must be capable of operating large 4WD pickup trucks. Effective communication, personal relations, collaboration, organizational, teamwork, and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in a diverse and fast-paced work environment consisting of multiple and changing priorities with stringent deadlines under minimal supervision. Attention to detail, sound judgment, and strong conflict resolution skills. Proficiency in commonly employed software and databases.