Visiting Research Scientist

The Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign seeks a full time Visiting Research Scientist. The primary focus of this position will be leading the enhanced weathering field project at the University of Illinois Energy Farm, which investigates nutrient cycles and plant-soil-atmospheric interactions under a rock-based carbon dioxide capture scheme.

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: PhD in relevant field.

Experience: Required: At least 5 years’ experience in field work, in ecosystem measurements such as chromatography and infrared measurements. Experience managing multiple sets of data. Preferred: >5 years’ experience in field research.

Training, Licenses or Certifications: Required: A valid driver’s license is required due to traveling to research sites 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Required: Evidence of consistent use of good judgment, discretion, and tactful communication. Energy and enthusiasm for expressing the value of diverse cultures, fostering empathy, and improving organizations in the areas of access and representation. Knowledge and experience with office software and ability to learn custom systems. Ability to handle multiple priorities without direct supervision. Excellent oral and written communications skills.

Environmental Demands: Field work including working in adverse weather and field conditions.

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications 

Start date: as soon as possible 

TO APPLY: Applications must be received by June 24, 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, Human Resources Coordinator, OVCRI, elhanson@illinois.edu.