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  • Chief Scientist, Energy and Minerals (Principal Research Scientist, Geology) - Illinois State Geological Survey

    The Illinois State Geological Survey is seeking to hire a Chief Scientist, Energy and Minerals (Principal Research Scientist, Geology) to provide leadership, clear scientific vision, and direction to the sub-disciplines and staff members engaged with the ISGS's energy and minerals programs; encourage multidisciplinary project-based research related to energy, geologic storage (e.g., carbon dioxide, hydrogen, natural gas, geothermal, and compressed air), and mineral resource development; facilitate coordination, communication, and teamwork throughout the Survey, PRI, and with other components of the University, as well as state and federal government and industry collaborators; and implement energy and mineral research and service programs of the Survey. Coordinate and promote funding opportunities to facilitate innovative project-based research for energy and minerals throughout the Survey and PRI. Develop an ISGS research strategy with a focus on transformative energy and minerals topics for a diverse and inclusive workforce.  Position is based in Champaign, Illinois. 

  • Scientific Specialist, Archaeology - Illinois State Archaeological Survey

    The Illinois State Archaeological Survey is seeking to hire a Scientific Specialist, Archaeology (up to 3 depending on applicant pool and programmatic need) to conduct field archaeological investigations and analysis projects.  Position is based at the ISAS ABFS Field Station in Collinsville, Illinois. 

  • Scientific Specialist, Archaeological Data Preservation - Illinois State Archaeological Survey

    The Illinois State Archaeological Survey is seeking to hire a Scientific Specialist, Archaeological Data Preservation to design, develop, and manage archaeological research data and informational management strategy, dissemination, applications, workflow procedures, and data preservation.   Position is based in Champaign, Illinois. 

  • Scientific Specialist, Archaeological Collections - Illinois State Archaeological Survey

    The Illinois State Archaeological Survey is seeking to hire a Scientific Specialist, Archaeological Collections to assist with the management, inventory, documentation, and care of curated archaeological collections.   Position is based in Champaign, Illinois. 

  • Deputy Director - Prairie Research Institute

    The Prairie Research Institute (PRI) is hiring a Deputy Director to serve as an integral member of the PRI Executive Leadership team; advise the executive director (ED) and survey directors of the Prairie Research Institute (PRI) and perform a complex mix of duties related to executive leadership, governmental relations, engagement, advocacy, law, public policy, and legislative process.

  • Visiting Scientific Specialist, Soils & Disease Research - Illinois Natural History Survey

    The Illinois Natural History Survey is seeking a Visiting Scientific Specialist to administer research activities of the Survey by assisting with fieldwork, laboratory work, and other research tasks related to soil sampling.  This position will be based in Champaign, Illinois.

  • Senior Scientific Specialist or Assistant Research Scientist, Wetland Soils - Illinois Natural History Survey/PRI

    The Illinois Natural History Survey is seeking a Wetland Soils Scientist at either the Senior Scientific Specialist or Assistant Research Scientist Level. The Wetland Soils Scientist will administer research activities of the Survey by developing, planning, directing, and conducting basic and applied research with an emphasis on the coordination and participation in wetland determinations, assessments, and monitoring. This position will be based in Champaign, Illinois