Researcher II
1 week ago
Description
Full time, professional researcher position on funded projects assessing soil and water quality in agricultural watersheds associated with management practices including cover crops, tillage, and WASCOBs. This is a 12 month grant-funded position and could be extended dependent upon funding availability and workload needs.
Examples of Duties
Independent field and laboratory work with soil, water quality, vegetation, and hydrologic measurements and analysis. Assisting other researchers, graduate students, and undergraduate students with field and laboratory research. Equipment maintenance, database management, statistical analysis, report writing, professional presentation preparation and delivery, and assist with manuscript preparation. Supervision of graduate students and undergraduate students, as required. The position requires field work in all weather conditions; must maintain a valid driver’s license.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: . degree in Forestry, Soil Science, Agronomy, Environmental Science, or a related discipline by date of hire; A valid driver’s license by date of hire.Preferred Qualifications: Experience in soil sampling, soil quality characterization, water quality monitoring, soil and water laboratory analyses, and hydrologic assessments.
Supplemental Information
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a Carnegie Doctoral Research University offering 200+ undergraduate degrees, minors and specializations, 79 master’s degrees, and 40 doctoral degrees. Our main campus is 1,136 acres, with additional acreage in University Farms, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, and other facilities. The university is an essential part of the city of Carbondale and an important contributor to the culture of the entire region. While Carbondale includes many of the amenities of urban life, it retains its small-town flavor. Cost of living is considerably lower in the region than similar areas elsewhere, and many employees commute from nearby counties.
The Southern Illinois region is distinct from the rest of the state, boasting considerable natural beauty including the Shawnee National Forest, many state parks, national wildlife areas, and several lakes beloved for recreation. Local foods are readily available in the area, with a variety of eateries and a growing specialized food truck presence. The area is home to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, an official wine appellation designation. The wineries extend the cultural reach of the community, hosting live music and continual art exhibits. The campus itself is a microcosm of the area, with a lake and forest on campus, as well as traditional collegiate architecture, quad, and residential halls. Students enjoy outdoor study areas as well as specialized computer labs scattered across campus, including in the three million volume Morris Library. To learn about employee benefits and find resources about Carbondale and the Southern Illinois region, visit: .
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