Category: Admin – Laboratory and Research
Posted: 06/11/2021
Application Due: 06/23/2021
Type: Full-Time
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SYSTEMS RESEARCH TECHNICIAN
A Systems Research Technician position is available in the Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). The position is within the U.S. Department of Energy-funded Bioenergy Research Center (BRC), the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI). The mission of CABBI is to develop the scientific and technological basis for efficient and productive bioenergy crops, whose biomass can be converted into valuable bioproducts in an economically and ecologically sustainable fashion.
The laboratory technician will work with Dr. Wendy Yang to design, construct, and operate a stable isotope labeling facility for whole plant 13C- and 15N-labeling of highly productive bioenergy grasses in the greenhouse and field settings. This facility will enable targeted investigations of plant and microbial processes and their interactions through highly collaborative research across the CABBI Feedstock Production, Conversion, and Sustainability Themes. Career development for the laboratory technician will be supported through mentorship by Dr. Yang, participation in lab meetings and project meetings, and professional development opportunities at UIUC, including free coursework as non-degree students as permitted by work schedules.
The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. For more information, visit http://go.illinois.edu/EEO.
Position Requirements and Qualifications:
Education: Required: A bachelor’s degree in agricultural and biological engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil and environmental engineering, biology, environmental science, chemistry, or related field. Alternate degree fields will be considered/accepted depending on depth and breadth of experience and skills as related to this position.
Experience: Required: A minimum of one year experience in a research lab.
Preferred: Direct experience with designing, assembling, and programming automated instrumentation such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or Campbell Scientific systems. Basic experience with computer programming. Some research, course, or work experience with plant, microbial, or environmental sciences.
Training, Licenses or Certifications: None
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Required: High level of self-motivation; Enthusiasm for learning new skills; Ability to work independently and in a large collaborative team environment; Strong organizational skills
Preferred: Working knowledge of electronic multiplexers, solenoid valves, thermostats, thermoelectric coolers, gas analyzers, and pneumatic systems. Knowledge and skills for fabricating and modifying components using hand and power tools.
Environmental Demands: Manual dexterity- Bending, stooping, stretching, and lifting may be involved.
Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Applications must be received by June 23, 2021. To apply, all candidates must submit an online profile through https://jobs.illinois.edu by the close of the posting period. Qualified candidates must upload a letter of which details qualifications noted above, resume and the names and contact information of three professional references. All requested information must be submitted for your application to be considered. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
For further information, please contact: Erica Hanson, HR Coordinator, OVCRI, at elhanson@illinois.edu.
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