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• Fisheries/Aquatic Ecology Research Technician (Hourly): Sam Parr Biological Station, Kinmundy, Illinois - Application Deadline: March 15, 2026

  Feb 6, 2026 3:15 pm

  The Sam Parr Biological Station is seeking research technicians to conduct field and experimental work as well as laboratory tasks in support of research projects on sportfish management and invasion biology in lakes and ponds. 

• Seasonal Aquatic Field Technician (Hourly) - Illinois Natural History Survey

  Feb 3, 2026 11:45 am

  The Illinois Natural History Survey is seeking to hire up to three (3) field technicians to assist with aquatic research for summer 2026. Position will be based in Champaign, Illinois. Housing is not provided.

• Aquatic/Fisheries Field Technician (Hourly) - Illinois Natural History Survey - Havana, Illinois

  Jan 23, 2026 11:45 am

  The Illinois Natural History Survey is seeking multiple (up to 10) field technicians to conduct applied research in aquatic ecology and large river systems throughout the state of Illinois. Technicians will assist large river ecologists in the collection of standardized long-term river monitoring data with additional targeted data collection. This position will be 40 hours per week and will be located in Havana, Illinois. 

• Aquatic Field Technician (Hourly) - Illinois Natural History Survey - Starved Rock State Park, Oglesby, Illinois

  Jan 23, 2026 11:30 am

  The Illinois Natural History Survey is seeking up to 3 Aquatic field technicians to conduct applied research in aquatic ecology and large river systems throughout the state of Illinois. Technicians will assist large river ecologists in the collection of standardized long-term river monitoring data with additional targeted data collection. This position will be 40 hours per week and will be located in Oglesby, Illinois, at Starved Rock State Park. 

• Undergraduate Hourly, Graduate Hourly, Academic Hourly

  Mar 4, 2025 8:00 am

  We are seeking up to three motivated individuals to participate in and support original research and technology development in one or more areas of carbon capture & utilization, critical materials recovery, and the beneficial utilization of waste materials. Responsibilities include participating in laboratory and bench-scale experiments and analytical characterization to evaluate new materials and processes, assisting in the assembly and troubleshooting of experimental setups, analyzing experimental data, supporting modeling efforts, performing literature searches, as well as preparing reports and documentation.