Forestry Research Technician

Research Technician. The Department of Forestry, Southern Illinois University Carbondale invites applications for a full time professional researcher position on a funded project assessing soil and water quality associated with cover crops and tillage practices in agricultural watersheds near Decatur, Illinois.

The position will involve: independent field work, supervision and direction of field teams of graduate and undergraduate students, database management, soil quality analysis, water quality analysis, and helping to manage a water quality laboratory. The position requires significant overnight travel and field work in all weather conditions; must maintain a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications (Required): M.S. or B.S./B.A. degree with equivalent experience in Forestry, Soil Science/Agronomy, Environmental Science, Hydrology, or a related discipline. (Preferred): Experience in soil quality characterization, surface and ground water quality monitoring, hydrologic assessments, and geographic information systems.

This is a 12 month grant-funded position and could be extended dependent upon funding availability and workload needs for at least 6 years.

Application deadline: May 20, 2011, or until filled, with an anticipated start date ASAP.

To apply: submit a letter of application, resume, unofficial transcripts (officials required upon hire), and names and contact information of 3 references to: Dr. Karl Williard, Department of Forestry, Mail Code 4411, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 1205 Lincoln Dr., Carbondale, IL
62901 Tel: (618) 453-7478, Fax: (618) 453-7475, Email: williard@siu.edu.

SIUC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are
welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.