What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Scientific Specialist, Aquatic Biology - INHS/PRI position at illinois?
Duties & Responsibilities
- Research – Field Work & Lab Work Conduct field surveys for mussels at project sites. Conduct or assist with lab trials. Curate specimens for biological collections.
- Research – Data Analysis Manage, analyze, and translate research and monitoring data into scientific findings and provide management recommendations to funding agencies, collaborators, and interested parties. Translate scientific data into quarterly and interim reports, peer-reviewed publications, and presentations to be delivered at conferences and professional meetings.
- Other Supervise, mentor, and lead hourly staff to achieve success and foster a culture of innovation and high-level performance at both individual and organizational levels. This includes task assignment, scheduling, and ongoing performance management with coaching feedback and travel approval. Perform other duties as needed to further the mission and goals of the Survey, PRI, and the University of Illinois. Keep abreast of developments in this discipline.