Field Research Specialist, AgNUE

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Urbana, IL, USA

Posted on Oct 21, 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Collect plant, soil, gas, and water samples from field sites, and prepare supplies for these sampling campaigns.
  • Install, maintain, repaire, and troubleshoot gas analyzers, automated chambers, and soil sensors in the field.
  • Process and analyze plant, soil, gas, and water samples in the laboratory.
  • Organize, compile, and quality check datasets, and process raw data using spreadsheet templates and R scripts.
  • Order and inventory materials and supplies for AgNUE research activities.
  • Supervise undergraduate students assisting with this project, including training, assigning work, and tracking work performance and deliverables.