[PCA] JOB: Illinois Natural History Survey Botanist (Champaign, IL)

Olivia Kwong plant at plantconservation.org
Thu Feb 23 20:21:00 CST 2012


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Botanist
Illinois Natural History Survey (INHS)
Prairie Research Institute (PRI)
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

INHS is seeking a Botanist to conduct vegetation surveys with a focus on 
threatened and endangered species and natural areas at statewide project 
sites under a program established by contract with the Illinois 
Department of Transportation (IDOT).

Project description: This IDOT funded program focuses on botanical field 
surveys and data collection throughout the state of Illinois. This 
position will be located in Champaign, Illinois.

Job description: Conduct vegetation surveys at IDOT project areas 
throughout Illinois with a focus on threatened and endangered plant 
species and natural areas. Record data on characteristics of vegetation, 
typically involving qualitative assessments. Collect voucher specimens 
when necessary to verify species determinations and contribute to the 
botanical collections of the Illinois Natural History Survey. Write 
technical reports of findings, submit for internal review, and meet 
report deadlines. When time allows, participate in or develop independent 
program of research and seek external funding when needed.

Qualifications: Must possess a minimum of a Masters degree in plant 
biology or related field with an emphasis in plant community ecology or 
systematics. Must be able to work independently, collect and analyze 
field data, and coherently translate findings both verbally and in 
writing to granting agencies and to scientific and lay communities. Field 
experience, knowledge of collecting techniques for herbaria and knowledge 
of the Illinois flora and natural community classifications are required. 
Must have the ability to interpret maps and aerial photographs. Must have 
a valid driver's license and be able to work for extensive periods 
outside from spring through fall seasons under a variety of weather 
conditions.

Salary: $38,000 - $50,000 per year commensurate with experience and 
education.

These are regular, academic professional, full-time grant supported 
12-month positions. The estimated starting date is April 1, 2012. This 
position likely will be for two years with the possibility of extension.

Benefits: Generous vacation and sick leave. State Universities Retirement 
System. Group health, dental, vision and life insurance.

Applications must be received by March 23, 2012. 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 
which details qualifications noted above, curriculum vitae, working 
e-mail address, and the names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail 
addresses of three professional references. All requested information 
must be submitted for the application to be considered. Incomplete 
information will not be reviewed.

For further information please contact Angela Young, Human Resources, 
Illinois Natural History Survey, 217-244-7793, younga at illinois.edu.

For technical questions, please contact: Dr. John Taft at 
jtaft at illinois.edu.

The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity 
Employer. The administration, faculty, and staff embrace diversity and 
are committed to attracting qualified candidates who also embrace and 
value diversity and inclusivity. www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu




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