Visiting Fisheries Research Coordinator (NRES)

Job Details

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Development, implementation and monitoring of ecology and conservation of sportfish research.
• Collect and analyze data on several aspects of paddlefish conservation, including fecundity and gamete quality, and evaluation of thermal performance and tolerances across latitudes.
• Analysis and management of data using current statistical techniques.
• Participation in the sharing of project findings with relevant stakeholders.
• Supervising (coordination of efforts and schedules) and training of undergraduate technicians.
• Preparing reports, managing, and entering data.
• Maintaining research equipment and facilities: boats, vehicles, fish holding equipment, laboratory workspaces, etc.

Requirements

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 programs.

·         Ability to safely operate and drive a vehicle, possibly with a boat trailer, including a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

·         MS degree in fisheries, wildlife biology or a related field.

·         Preference will be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas:

o   (1) laboratory techniques including physiological (laboratory) assays

o   (2) fish telemetry including surgeries, collection of telemetry data and analysis of telemetry data

o   (3) fish performance including generation of data on metabolic rates, thermal tolerance assays or swimming performance assays

o   (4) fish care techniques and aspects of fish holding in aquatic facilities/aquaculture facilities

o   (5) operation of boats and boat trailers (including a valid driver’s license).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of fisheries ecology and conservation; aquatic ecology and aquatic conservation.
• Knowledge of aspects of fish holding/handling and fisheries techniques.
• Collection of fisheries data; meticulous data recording.
• Good judgement, interpersonal skills and problem solving/critical thinking are essential.
• Committed to safety.
• Able to work in challenging weather conditions, from a boat, and in experimental ponds; as well as working nights/weekends are possible, and extended travel (e.g., up to 2 weeks, at project expense) is likely.
• Organized and be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.

Contact Information

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on April 6th, 2025. 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.