Hourly Fisheries/Aquatic Ecology Research Technician
Kaskaskia Biological Station -Illinois Natural History Survey, Sullivan IL
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Job Description
Conduct fieldwork and laboratory tasks in support of research projects on sportfish management and invasion biology in lakes and rivers. Current research projects include spatial ecology and food web effects of habitat enhancements in reservoirs, experimental harvest regulations, and the ecology and management of invasive Asian carp in the Illinois River. Field work responsibilities include sampling fish, conducting creel surveys, and measuring limnological parameters in rivers and lakes throughout Illinois. Laboratory tasks include water chemistry, identification and quantification of larval fish, zooplankton and benthic invertebrates, fish age and growth measurements, and other tasks as needed. Must be knowledgeable or willing to learn field and laboratory techniques associated with fisheries and aquatic ecology research. Experience using boats, outboard motors, and trailers, along with some fisheries field and laboratory techniques is preferred. Work will be conducted in conjunction with faculty, graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and other research assistants. Other duties include data processing, and maintenance and repair of sampling gears, boats, boat trailers, and laboratory equipment.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in fisheries, aquatic ecology or closely related field. Good judgement and interpersonal skills are essential. Requires significant physical exertion (including carrying 40 or more pounds of gear), commitment to safety, and meticulous data recording. Familiarity with boat operation and safety desirable. Candidate must be willing to work in adverse weather conditions, possible nights or weekends, and work from a boat on large water bodies. A valid driver’s license and ability to swim is required.
Salary: $12.50 per hour.
Available: Immediately; renewable 12-month position, 40 hours per week
Application: For full consideration, applications should be received by 1/29/2021, but the position will remain open until filled. Electronic applications required. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, copy of unofficial college transcripts, and names and contact information of three references to Kyle Broadway, 217-728-4851, broadway@illinois.edu.
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