Illinois Sustainable Technology Center ISTC is seeking to hire a Visiting Senior Scientific Specialist, Environmental Engineering (up to two, depending on applicant pool and programmatic need) to participate in researc... h related to wastewater treatment, bioenergy production, carbon capture/utilization, and/or emerging contaminant issues (e.g., pharmaceuticals, per- fluorinated chemicals, disinfection by-products, algal toxins and microplastics). In particular, there is interest in developing new treatment systems using combinations of membranes, adsorbents, hydrothermal conversion processes and various specialized microorganisms (e.g., algae, anaerobes, and phosphorus-accumulating organisms) to accomplish multiple sustainability goals for food, energy, and water. This position is based in Champaign, Illinois.
Illinois Sustainable Technology Center STC is seeking to hire a Visiting Scientific Specialist, Environmental Engineering (up to two, depending on applicant pool and programmatic need) to participate in research relate... d to wastewater treatment, bioenergy production, carbon capture/utilization, and/or emerging contaminant issues (e.g., pharmaceuticals, per- fluorinated chemicals, disinfection by-products, algal toxins and microplastics). In particular, there is interest in developing new treatment systems using combinations of membranes, adsorbents, hydrothermal conversion processes and various specialized microorganisms (e.g., algae, anaerobes, and phosphorus-accumulating organisms) to accomplish multiple sustainability goals for food, energy, and water. Position is based in Champaign, Illinois.
Illinois Sustainable Technology Center The Illinois Sustainable Technology Center is seeking individuals to work on research projects related to wastewater treatment and algal biofuel production. Positions are based in... Champaign, Illinois.
Duties will include conducting sample preparation, benchtop experiment design and operation, instrumental analysis, glassware cleaning, laboratory housekeeping, data evaluation, and production of technical reports.
Microvi Biotech We are seeking a Laboratory Associate to support the development of innovative water and wastewater treatment technologies, with an emphasis on water quality testing and ana... lysis. You will join a fast-paced, dedicated R&D team located in Hayward, California. Successful candidates will have previous experience in a laboratory setting, preferably related to water/wastewater treatment, chemistry, microbiology, fermentation, or chemical / environmental engineering. You will thrive if you are able to quickly learn new concepts and be excited to develop breakthrough technologies in a rapid-growth startup environment. There is a significant potential for further career advancement at Microvi in advanced laboratory R&D, applied engineering, or process operations.
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Transportation Planning Technician 1 Interns
Washington State Department of Transportation WSDOT’s Maintenance Operation division is currently seeking to fill multiple Transportation Planning Technician 1 internship positions in the Olympia and Tumwater areas. These are... unique opportunities for currently enrolled students or recent graduates looking to apply their classroom training to real world scenarios. The Transportation Planning Technician 1 interns will support WSDOT managers statewide with small-scale, short-term research projects that involve collecting and analyzing data, conducting field surveys, and literature searches. These positions will assess data to determine results and report findings and conclusions in writing, web-based applications, and presentations.
Link:https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/wsdot/jobs/3516553/transportation-planning-technician-1-interns?
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Seasonal Fish Technician (2 available)
Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians SUMMARY: Provides support to the Great Lakes Fisheries Program and Natural Resources Department by assisting and aiding with research, funding, fieldwork, and data management. Pri... mary duties will revolve around the LTBB Coregonid Research Initiative. This position is funded for six months (1040 hours). ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Research: • Research issues and topics as assigned by Fisheries Biologist, Great Lakes Research Specialist or Natural Resources Director. Majority of responsibilities will relate to the LTBB Coregonid Research Initiative. • Assist in lab work and research. • Assist and participate in current research projects (primarily Cisco and Lake Whitefish). • Assist with operations of the LTBB Fisheries Enhancement Facility related to Cisco and Whitefish rearing. • Operate computer equipment and technology as related to jobs (GIS, Image Pro, Excel, R, various photo editing software programs). Fieldwork and Laboratory: • Assist in fisheries program assessments using a variety of gear types • Assist in collection, analysis, and recording of biological data of harvested fish. • Analyze scale, fin and/or otolith samples for age estimation. • Responsible for transporting and operating Tribal research vessels. • Operate various types of field equipment (GPS, field meters, radios, power tools, etc. as needed). EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s Degree (B.A. or B.S) from four-year college or university preferred; a minimum of 30 credits completed in Fishery/Wildlife, Biology, or related program, or one related experience in fisheries management or research. Familiarity with operation of boats and standard fisheries assessment gear required. Experience with fish collection, tagging, and aging techniques preferred. SCUBA open-water certification is desirable COMMENTS: Indian preference will apply.
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Conservation Biologist
Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians SUMMARY: The Conservation Biologist is responsible for protecting native plants, wildlife habitats and ecosystems through forest management, rare community assessments, invasive s... pecies identification and monitoring in the 1836 Treaty Ceded Territory. The Conservation biologist will help restore and protect ecosystems and natural wildlife habitats, and to conserve culturally significant and endangered species of plants and animals. This position will perform a combination of field and office work and work closely with the Inland Fish and Wildlife Biologists and local, state and federal agencies. The Conservation Biologist will represent LTBB NRD on the Wildlife Technical Committee for forest management and compartment reviews with the MDNR Forest Resource Division and the USFS. This position will monitor LTBB properties for invasive species, and implement the LTBB NRD invasive species management plans, assist in treaty rights implementation, forest habitat recommendations, and education/outreach to the Tribal and greater community. This position will also be required to lead and/or assist on other various inland projects including but not limited to incorporating wildland fire management into LTBB NRD land management, researching elk herd expansion, updating LTBB NRD wildlife management plans, plant/forestry habitat assessments, endangered and culturally significant species studies, invasive species management, wild rice propagation/management, harvest monitoring and assessments of traditional resources gathered and harvested by the LTBB Tribal community. COMMENTS: Native American preference will apply.
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Chemical/Environmental Engineer - PFAS
Arcadis Arcadis is seeking a Chemical/Environmental Engineer with PFAS experience to join our Industrial Infrastructure team. As a Chemical/Environmental Engineer, you will be responsible... for site-specific feasibility studies, technology assessments, conceptual wastewater treatment designs, and all of the documentation, calculations, evaluations, and data used in these estimates.
Link:https://careers.arcadis.com/job/ANA0136K/Chemical-Environmental-Engineer-PFASSee More >>
