Institute of Natural Resource Sustainability
Division of Illinois State Water Survey
Below are the current available positions at the Illinois State Water Survey. Click on the title of each position to view more information.
Academic Hourly - 25-30 hours per week
Conduct analyses of meteorological data collected in the Great Lakes region, at the direction of the PI. This will include preparation of figures and written summaries of analyses conducted and aiding the PI with journal publication development. Possible oral presentations on research efforts.
Data and Quality Assurance Specialist
The Division of Illinois State Water Survey within the Institute of Natural Resource Sustainability at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is seeking a Data and Quality Assurance Specialist to fill a position in the National Atmospheric Deposition Program, Central Analytical Laboratory. The Data and Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist is responsible for data review and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) activities for the NADP/CAL. The Data/QA specialist will also serve as a coordinator for the NADP’s Atmospheric Integrated Research Monitoring Network (AIRMoN), and will be responsible for data screening, data delivery, and technical support for the AIRMoN sampling network.
The Data and Quality Assurance Specialist will review, screen, verify, and validate network data for release to the NADP Program Office following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and; generate reports and statistical evaluations of data. Additional duties are as follows: Assist with computer support functions, including weekly backups, database maintenance and database operations. Manage, review, and update CAL data and site support-related SOPs. Verify that project-required quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) procedures are followed and assist the CAL’s management team in developing appropriate QA/QC procedures and corrective actions. Compile QA data and prepare annual summary report for NADP sponsor agencies and for presentation on the Internet. Coordinate operations of AIRMoN network, monitoring budget and expenses. Screen and distribute preliminary data to sites; review and finalize data for transfer to the NADP Program Office. Provide technical assistance to AIRMoN site operators; prepare training materials, manuals, and documents. Apprise network sponsors of network changes, and provide input on network improvements.
Student Hourly - 20 hours/week
Develop web-based software, components and services using Microsoft.NET.
Student Hourly - 20 hours/week
Daily oversight of the project website, create content for Web site, organizing content into appropriate navigation schemes, and participate in the production of specific Web and online projects, meeting quality standards, technical requirements, and best practices.