blog posts

• Graduate Research Assistant - Aquatic/Fisheries Ecology - Illinois Natural History Survey

  Dec 9, 2020 9:00 am

• Graduate Assistantship—Maximilian Allen

  Jan 4, 2021 1:15 pm

  A Graduate Assistantship is available starting in Fall 2021 to develop and implement a statewide camera trap network to assess population trends in the carnivore community in Illinois. This position includes a 50% research assistantship (approximately ~$25,000 a year) and covers full tuition through the Natural Resources and Environmental Science (NRES) Department. The student will work under the supervision of Dr. Max Allen and will work closely with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and other researchers and faculty at the University of Illinois. 

• Undergraduate Hourly (Federal Work Study) - Illinois Natural History Survey

  Sep 27, 2021 2:30 pm

• Graduate Research Assistant (Multiple Positions), Aquatic/Fisheries Ecology - Illinois Natural History Survey

  Oct 28, 2021 9:30 am

• Postdoctoral Research Associate - Environmental DNA - Illinois Natural History Survey

  Dec 16, 2021 12:45 pm

  The Illinois Natural History Survey is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to assist with projects centered on the efficacy of environmental DNA to inform management of rare, threatened, and/or endangered (RTE) species in aquatic systems. Specifically, this research will use both single-species quantitative PCR assays as well as community metabarcoding to assess occupancy of  RTE turtle species in the Midwest.

• Seasonal Bat Acoustic Field Tech (Hourly) - Illinois Natural History Survey

  Dec 22, 2021 9:00 pm

• Seasonal Herpetological Technician (Hourly) - Illinois Natural History Survey

  Jan 5, 2022 10:30 am

• Graduate Research Assistant (Eastern Massasauga Conservation) - Illinois Natural History Survey

  Jan 5, 2022 12:45 pm

• Seasonal Fisheries Creel Clerk (Hourly) - Illinois Natural History Survey

  Jan 5, 2022 3:15 pm

• Seasonal Urban Fisheries Creel Clerk (Hourly) - Illinois Natural History Survey

  Jan 5, 2022 3:15 pm

• Fisheries/Aquatic Ecology Research Technician (Hourly)- Kaskaskia Biological Station

  Jan 5, 2022 3:30 pm

• Visiting Assistant Research Scientist, Aquatic Invasive Species Engagement - Illinois Natural History Survey

  Jan 7, 2022 9:45 am

  INHS is seeking a Visiting Aquatic Invasive Species Engagement Specialist to develop, plant, direct, and assess the effectiveness of outreach and engagement activities for various stakeholders needing scientific information on Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) affecting Lake Michigan and the inland waters of Illinois and Indiana; develop, plan, direct, and conduct social and possibly biological research to help guide outreach efforts. This position will be operating out of the Champaign or Chicago, Illinois areas.

• Environmental DNA Technician (Hourly) - Illinois Natural History Survey

  Jan 7, 2022 2:15 pm

  INHS is seeking several seasonal hourly technicians to conduct molecular genetic research and fieldwork with an emphasis on environmental DNA assay development and data analysis, community metabarcoding, and population genomics with an emphasis on threatened and endangered pollinator communities. This position will be based out of central Wisconsin. 

• Environmental DNA Technician - Endangered Turtles (Hourly) - Illinois Natural History Survey

  Jan 7, 2022 2:30 pm

  INHS is seeking several seasonal hourly technicians to conduct molecular genetic research with an emphasis on environmental DNA assay development and data analysis, community metabarcoding, and population genomics with emphasis on threatened and endangered turtle species.

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

  Jan 12, 2022 9:30 am

  The Illinois Natural History Survey is seeking field technicians (1-2) to conduct applied research in the area of 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.

• Avian Ecology Field Technician (Hourly) - Illinois Natural History Survey

  Jan 14, 2022 8:00 am

  The Illinois Natural History Survey is seeking 1 highly motivated field technician to assist with a project examining which bird species are using private lands enrolled in the Illinois Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) and how habitat provided by these easements changes over time. This position will be based out of Central Illinois and will require travel and fieldwork. Field vehicle and housing will be provided. 

• Fisheries Field Technician (Hourly) - Lake Michigan Biological Station - Illinois Natural History Survey

  Jan 14, 2022 10:30 am

  The Lake Michigan Biological Station is looking for a Fisheries Technician to participate in daily research activities related to monitoring yellow perch population dynamics, nearshore, and tributary fish assemblages, benthic invertebrate and zooplankton resources, biological community assessment of nearshore artificial reefs, and sport fish harvest dynamics along the Illinois shoreline of Lake Michigan. Position will be located at the Lake Michigan Biological Station in Zion, Illinios. 

• Seasonal Creel/Fisheries Technician (Hourly) - Lake Michigan Biological Station - Illinois Natural History Survey

  Jan 14, 2022 10:45 am

  The Lake Michigan Biological Station is looking for a Seasonal Creel Technician 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.