Fisheries/Aquatic Ecology Research Technician (Hourly) Fulltime

Join our dynamic team conducting cutting-edge research in sportfish management and invasion biology. Dive into exciting projects on spatial ecology, habitat enhancements, harvest regulations, and invasive carp. Develop skills in fieldwork and lab techniques while making a positive impact on Illinois’ aquatic ecosystems. Apply now and be part of something truly impactful!
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Job Description: Conduct field and laboratory work in support of research projects on sportfish management and invasion biology in lakes and rivers. Current research projects include spatial ecology and food web effects of habitat enhancements in reservoirs, experimental harvest regulations, and the ecology and management of invasive carp in the Illinois River. Fieldwork responsibilities include measuring limnological parameters, sampling fish, zooplankton, and macroinvertebrate communities, and conducting creel surveys in rivers and lakes throughout Illinois. Primary laboratory responsibilities include the identification and quantification of larval fish, zooplankton, and macroinvertebrates using standard microscopy techniques. Must be able to maintain focus for extended periods working at a microscope with high standards for accuracy and data quality. Must be knowledgeable or willing to learn field and laboratory techniques associated with fisheries and aquatic ecology research…

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