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• Postdoctoral Research Associate - Illinois Natural History Survey/PRI - Application Deadline: September 30, 2025

  Sep 3, 2025 1:45 pm

  The Illinois Natural History Survey (INHS), a leader in investigating and preserving biological resources in Illinois and beyond, is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to manage statewide monitoring projects focused on furbearer populations. 

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

  Sep 3, 2025 1:00 pm

  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.

• Stewardship and Donor Development Specialist (Hourly) - Illinois Natural History Survey/PRI

  Aug 15, 2025 11:45 am

  The Illinois River Biological Station, part of the Illinois Natural History Survey, is seeking a Stewardship and Donor Development Specialist to support fundraising development efforts by conducting in-depth research, analyzing, and communicating relevant information to support the identification, cultivation, socialization, and stewardship of individuals, corporations, and foundations. This position is a remote/hybrid opportunity with occasional visits to the Illinois River Biological Station required. 

• Aquatic Field Technician (Hourly) - Illinois Natural History Survey - Macomb, IL

  Aug 4, 2025 1:15 pm

  The Illinois Natural History Survey is seeking field technicians (1-2) to conduct applied research in aquatic ecology and large river systems throughout the state of Illinois, focusing on the Mississippi River. Technicians will assist large river ecologists in the collection of standardized long-term river monitoring data with additional targeted data collection and lab sample processing. This position will be 40 hours per week and will be based in Macomb, Illinois. 

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

  Mar 10, 2025 2:45 pm

  The Illinois Natural History Survey’s Medical Entomology Lab is seeking undergraduate students or hourly technicians for seasonal field and lab work on mosquito and tick surveillance and research.