Loyola University Chicago Hiring for School of Environmental Sustainability, Research Associate, Non-Tenure Track at Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus Full Time

School of Environmental Sustainability, Research Associate, Non-Tenure Track

Position Title:

School of Environmental Sustainability, Research Associate, Non-Tenure Track

Job Category:

University Faculty

Job Type:

Full-Time

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Campus:

Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus

Location Code:

SCH OF ENVIRO SUSTAINABILITY (03250A)

Department Name:

SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

Is this split and/or fully grant funded? :

Yes

Duties and Responsibilities:

A 12-month grant-funded Research Associate position is available in Professor Reuben Keller’s lab in the School of Environmental Sustainability at Loyola University Chicago. The project work will include developing risk assessment tools for aquatic invasive species in Illinois, estimating the benefits of interventions to prevent the spread of invasive species by boaters, and field and lab projects investigating the impact and control of aquatic invasive species. Exact projects will be determined based on the qualifications of the successful applicant. Work will be based at Loyola’s Lakeshore campus and will include field sampling across northeastern Illinois, lab work to prepare samples, data analysis, and writing/presenting results.

Duties and Responsibilities: The successful applicant will be expected to work with other members of the Keller lab on a range of projects. The successful applicant will:

• Work on multiple projects at the same time
• Mentor undergraduate research students
• Work with Masters research students
• Work in lab and field settings
• Gather, organize, and analyze data appropriate for the projects pursued
• Present results at scientific meetings
• Present results to management partners
• Write up results for publication in scientific journals

Qualifications:

Applicants should have a masters or PhD in a relevant discipline. Experience collecting aquatic species in the Chicago region is desirable, particularly experience working with invertebrates and fishes. Strong quantitative and statistical skills are required. Knowledge of methods for risk assessment of aquatic invasive species is desired. The position may require occasional overnight trips for fieldwork and/or to present results at meetings.

Physical Demands:

None

Working Conditions:

None

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience:

Applicants should have a masters or PhD in a relevant discipline. Experience collecting aquatic species in the Chicago region is desirable, particularly experience working with invertebrates and fishes. Strong quantitative and statistical skills are required. Knowledge of methods for risk assessment of aquatic invasive species is desired. The position may require occasional overnight trips for fieldwork and/or to present results at meetings.

Open Date:

08/01/2023

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants should have a Masters or PhD in a relevant discipline. Experience collecting aquatic species in the Chicago region is desirable, particularly experience working with invertebrates and fishes. Strong quantitative and statistical skills are required. Knowledge of methods for risk assessment of aquatic invasive species is desired. The position may require occasional overnight trips for fieldwork and/or to present results at meetings.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Candidates should submit a current Curriculum Vitae, a letter of interest, and up to three relevant publications to www.careers.luc.edu. They also should provide the names and email addresses of three individuals prepared to speak to their professional qualifications for this position. References will not be contacted immediately but may be consulted at subsequent points in the review process.

Questions about the position should be addressed to Prof. Reuben Keller, [email protected], 773-508-2952.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty. The University seeks to increase the diversity of its professoriate, workforce and undergraduate and graduate student populations because broad diversity – including a wide range of individuals who contribute to a robust academic environment – is critical to achieving the University’s mission of excellence in education, research, educational access and services in an increasingly diverse society. Therefore, in holistically accessing the many qualifications of each applicant, we would factor favorably an individual’s record of conduct that includes experience with an array of diverse perspectives, as well as a wide variety of different educational, research or other work activities. Among other qualifications, we would also factor favorably experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic career or degrees.

As a Jesuit Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about LUC’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.

Quick Link for Posting:

https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/25682

Job Number:

85TBD

Organizational Location:

PROVOST

Number of Vacancies:

1

Desired Start Date:

08/14/2023

Open Until Filled:

Yes