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• Fisheries/Aquatic Ecology Research Technician (Hourly): Kaskaskia Biological Station: Sullivan, Illinois - Application Deadline: January 30, 2026

  Dec 18, 2025 10:45 am

  The Kaskaskia Biological Station at the Illinois Natural History Survey is seeking individuals to conduct field and laboratory work in support of research projects on sportfish management and invasion biology in lakes and rivers. This opportunity is available immediately for well-qualified applicants. 40 hours per week, $16 - $17 per hour. 

• Seasonal Aquatic Ecology Field & Lab Technician (Hourly) - Lake Michigan Biological Station, Zion Illinois

  Dec 11, 2025 1:45 pm

  The Lake Michigan Biological Station is looking for Seasonal Technicians to interview shoreline and boat anglers on their fishing effort, expenditures, harvest, and biological characteristics of fish in their possession. This position will be located at the Lake Michigan Biological Station in Zion, Illinois. Fieldwork will take place at several sites in Cook County, IL, and Lake County, IL. 

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

  Nov 19, 2025 1:30 pm

  INHS 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. 

• 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. 

• 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.