Illinois is a world leader in research, teaching, and public engagement. We serve the state, the nation, and the world by creating knowledge, preparing students for lives of impact, and addressing critical societal needs through the transfer and application of knowledge. Illinois is the place where we embrace difference. We embrace it because we value it. Illinois is especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the Illinois community.
The Prairie Research Institute (PRI), a research and service institute of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign centrally located between Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis, houses five State Scientific Surveys covering a wide range of expertise including biology, water resources, climate, geology, sustainable technology, and archaeology. PRI’s mission is to provide objective, integrated scientific research and service that allow citizens and decision-makers to make choices that ensure sustainable economic development, enduring environmental quality, and cultural resource preservation for the people, businesses, and across Illinois, the nation, and the world.
The Illinois State Water Survey (ISWS) is seeking a Director who will provide strategic direction and overall administration for the Survey while also serving as a Principal Research Scientist to administer research activities of the Survey by conceiving, recommending, implementing, directing, and participating in scientific research focused on the selected candidate's area of study.
Director Duties and Responsibilities:
Administration and Operational Management
- Provide leadership, direction, and overall administration for the development, coordination, and implementation of scientific research and service programs undertaken and provided by the ISWS.
- Oversee ISWS annual budget and coordinate with PRI leadership in facilitating ISWS development efforts.
- Collaborate with the PRI Executive Director in strategic program planning, resource allocation, organizational development, and implementation of programs.
- Participate in PRI leadership, effectively representing the interests of ISWS to PRI.
- Identify cutting-edge research foci and other multi-disciplinary research themes related to ISWS and PRI.
- Encourage, promote, and facilitate research within ISWS and develop collaborative research, service, outreach efforts, and relationships with the University of Illinois administration, community, and its stakeholders.
- Represent ISWS interests and capabilities to local, state, federal, and non-governmental organizations.
- Supervise and lead ISWS Management and staff to achieve success and foster an inclusive culture of innovation and high-level performance.
- Ensure ISWS gathers, disseminates, and archives accurate, objective, and relevant scientific information.
- Encourage and lead a strong commitment to diversity through establishing retention and recruiting priorities.
- Foster a culture of open communication.
- Promote awareness of and education about safety and safe working methods.
- Demonstrate a commitment to personal growth and support, and encourage others to develop their knowledge and skills.
Leadership
- Take a holistic view and work creatively to analyze problems and develop innovative solutions.
- Encourage and promote research enterprises including proposal writing and research innovation.
- Develop collaborative research, service, outreach efforts, and relationships with stakeholders.
Principal Research Scientist Duties and Responsibilities:
Research
- Independently coordinate and develop a significant research program, secure associated funding opportunities, and manage grant funding.
- Collaborate with survey scientists, University of Illinois faculty, and external colleagues to provide integrated interpretations and applications to research programs.
- Publish research results in peer-reviewed journals and participate in various internal or external review committees.
Outreach
- Respond to requests for information and provide technical expertise to PRI staff and stakeholders.
- Contribute to the areas of outreach and/or other service to the Survey, PRI, the University of Illinois, and the state of Illinois.
- Enhance the reputation of the Survey and PRI at the state, national, and international levels.
Other
- 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.
Minimum Qualifications: A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in an academic or government research environment; administrative experience; experience in forming and maintaining relationships with relevant organizations; and an established record of obtaining sponsored funding.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience conducting a research program that complements and/or promotes collaboration among scientists.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Effective communication, personal relations, collaboration, organization, teamwork, and leadership skills.
Appointment Information: This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position. The minimum starting salary is $150,000 plus a $25,000 stipend for the Director Role and is commensurate with education, experience, and skill.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information: Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on October 4, 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008).
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