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• Macroinvertebrate Technician (Hourly) - Illinois Natural History Survey : Macomb, Illinois

  Nov 19, 2024 5:00 pm

  The Illinois River Biological Station is seeking two technicians to conduct applied research in aquatic ecology and large river systems and process riverine samples for aquatic macroinvertebrates.  throughout the state of Illinois. This position will be 40 hours per week and will be based in Macomb, Illinois.

• Research Field Technician (Hourly) - Illinois Natural History Survey : Application Deadline: December 13, 2024

  Nov 5, 2024 10:45 am

  The Illinois Natural History Survey is seeking 3 field technicians to conduct research on the behavior and habitat use of wild turkeys in Illinois. Primary responsibilities will include trapping, radio-tagging, tracking wild turkeys, and remotely downloading data from their transmitters. All positions will have a start date of on or around January 10, 2025. Housing and field vehicles are provided. Shared housing will be located near Shelbyville, Illinois, which is approximately 30 minutes to an hour away from field sites.  

   

• Assistant Research Scientist, Large River Fisheries Ecology - Illinois River Biological Station, INHS - Deadline to Apply: December 2, 2024 by 6:00 PM

  Nov 5, 2024 9:45 am

  The Illinois Natural History Survey (INHS), which investigates and documents the biological resources of Illinois and other areas and acquires and provides natural history information that can be used to promote the common understanding, conservation, and management of these resources, is seeking to hire a Large River Fisheries Ecologists to develop, direct, and conduct research activities focused on issues surrounding the impact, control, and management of bigheaded carp and other potential nuisance or invasive species throughout the Upper Mississippi River. This position is located in Havana, IL. However, most work will be based at our satellite office in Macomb, IL.

• Visiting Assistant Research Scientist, Insect Monitoring - Illinois Natural History Survey/PRI - Deadline to Apply: November 8, 2024 by 6:00PM

  Nov 4, 2024 10:15 am

  The Illinois Natural History Survey is seeking a Visiting Assistant Research Scientist who will develop, plan, direct, and conduct basic and applied research of significance on selected harmful or economically significant insect pests, including non-native pets, pests of export significance, and/or pest not known to occur in the U.S.  This position will be based in Champaign, IL. 

• Graduate Research Assistantships (MS or Ph.D.) - Aquatic Ecology - Illinois Natural History Survey

  Oct 17, 2024 10:45 am

  The Illinois Natural History Survey (INHS) is seeking 2 graduate research assistants (GRAs) starting Summer or Fall 2025 to conduct research in the areas of aquatic ecology, invasion biology, or fisheries ecology. MS or PhD GRAs are available to research topics such as sport fish growth and recruitment, habitat enhancements for reservoir fisheries, riverine larval fish ecology, and harvest regulations.

• Molecular Plant Pathology Lab Technician (Hourly) - Illinois Natural History Survey

  Sep 5, 2024 9:15 am

  The Illinois Natural History Survey’s Molecular Plant Pathology Lab is seeking undergraduate/graduate students or hourly technicians for lab work on DNA extraction, detection, and identification of phytoplasma plant pathogenic bacteria. Applications should be received by September 13, 2024. However, posting will remain open throughout the Fall Semester. 

• Graduate Research Assistantship (Ph.D.) (Pollinators) - Illinois Natural History Survey

  Aug 22, 2024 12:15 pm

  The Illinois Natural History Survey (INHS) and the Department of Entomology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking a Graduate Research Assistant at the Ph.D. level to work on plants, pollinators, and conservation in Illinois. The student will work with Drs. Mark Davis (INHS) and Dr. Adam Dolezal (Entomology).

• Medical Entomology Field Technician (Hourly): Illinois Natural History Survey

  Feb 2, 2024 1:15 pm

  The Illinois Natural History Survey’s Medial Entomology Lab is seeking undergraduate students or hourly technicians for seasonal field and lab work on mosquito and tick surveillance and research. The position is based at the Illinois Natural History Survey Medical Entomology Lab, within the University Research Park.