Duties & Responsibilities Research-Field work/Data Collection - 65% Operate and maintain research field instruments for environmental, hydrologic, and/or water quality monitoring: dataloggers, sensors, etc. under supervision of senior scientists/field coordinators. (Campbell, Arduino, automatic water pump samplers, telemetry, acoustic Doppler current profilers, water quality sensors…). Perform field sample and data collection, stream discharge measurements, and schedule field visits and sampling based on requirements for overall project deliverables in a timely and accurate manner to collect high quality research. Data/sample collection is often required during and/or after storm events when stream levels are high and may involve working from a boat or bridge under all lake and river conditions. Field projects are conducted year-round and may be in any part of the state. Complete sample preservation, sensor data acquisition, and coordinate delivery, storage, and documentation of all samples and data to researchers/laboratories with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail to meet project deliverables. Support the fabrication, maintenance and care of field equipment and instrumentation. Hand soldering small electronic components onto microcontroller boards for instrument development and maintenance. Obtain, research, and analyze geological maps, regulatory files, site-specific historical, and environmental data. Ensure the safety of staff and equipment. Participate with team members on other FIELD research projects and initiatives in order to further the mission and goals of the Water Survey, Geological Survey, PRI, and the University of Illinois. Research- Data Analysis/Interpretation – 35% Assist with interpretation, analysis, and summary of the collected geologic, hydrologic and environmental data, lab results, and information for project deliverables. Support the preparation of project reports: producing plots, figures, tables and summaries from project data using MS products (i.e. Word, Excel, Access, Outlook…), Grapher software, and ArcGIS Pro. Participate with team members in other geological/environmental research and initiatives in order to further the mission and goals of the Water Survey, Geological Survey, PRI, and the University of Illinois. Keep abreast of developments in hydrology, watershed science and/or geology.