Visiting Telemetry Research Coordinator (NRES)
University of Illinois

Visiting Telemetry Research Coordinator (NRES)

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences

College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences (NRES) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (https://nres.illinois.edu) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Visiting Telemetry Research Coordinator (NRES).

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Deployment, implementation and monitoring of hydrophone array needed to monitor fish passage at Melvin Price Locks and Dam on the Mississippi River.

• Deployment of telemetry tags and accelerometer tags into fish in the vicinity of Melvin Price Locks and Dam on the Mississippi River.

• Analyze data from telemetry and accelerometry studies quantifying the interaction of tagged fishes in the vicinity of Melvin Price Locks and Dam on the Mississippi River.

• Sharing outcomes and outputs of research projects with relevant stakeholders in technical and non-technical forms (i.e., conference presentations, peer-reviewed manuscripts, technical reports, popular press articles).

• Coordinating activities of graduate students and undergrads.

• Establishing and maintaining positive work relationships with state, federal and industry partners.

• Maintaining/repairing data collection gear.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in fisheries, wildlife biology or a related field.

• Experience with aspects of standard fisheries techniques including fish handling, fish husbandry and collection of fisheries data.

• Experience with data handling and data analyses using current statistical techniques and program R.

• Familiarity with boats.

• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with fish telemetry including surgeries, deployment/downloading of autonomous telemetry stations.

• Analysis of telemetry data.

• Operation of boats and boat trailers and transporting of boats and trailers on large highways/interstate highways.

• Experience preparing data sets for dissemination to peer-reviewed outlets.

• Experience coordinating research teams and organizing field research activities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of fisheries ecology and conservation, as well as aquatic ecology, along with aspects of aquatic conservation.

• Knowledge of aspects of fish holding/handling and fisheries techniques, along with the collection of fisheries data.

• Good judgement, interpersonal skills, and problem solving/critical thinking, along with a commitment to safety, and meticulous data recording.

• Organized and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.

• Ability to maintain good working relationships with project partners.

• Coordinate field research activities.

• Analysis of telemetry data.

• Operation of boats and boat trailers and transporting of boats and trailers on large highways/interstate highways.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Visiting Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is November 1. The wage for this position is $48,000-$56,000.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on October 3 , 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact nres-hr@illinois.edu . For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

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Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .

Requisition ID : 1025207
Job Category: Academic Professional
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu