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Description
The Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs (IIRA) builds the capacity of community leaders and policymakers by providing technical support, applied research, policy evaluation, and training across the state. IIRA is a clearinghouse for information on rural issues, coordinates rural research, and works with state agencies on issues of importance to rural communities.
Position Overview:
The Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs at Western Illinois University has an opening for a Renewable Energy Research Coordinator for the Illinois Value-Added Sustainable Development Center. The individual selected will coordinate an interdisciplinary research and outreach team of internal and external collaborators to inventory and map feedstocks for bioenergy and bioproducts in Illinois. The position may be structured as an academic professional position or a post-doctoral fellowship.
Qualifications:
The successful applicant will have earned a Master's degree from an accredited institution in geography, agronomy, ecology, conservation biology, natural resources, environmental economics, or other relevant field. Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in at least 1 form of quantitative analysis; relevant areas include GIS and geospatial analysis methods, statistical analysis methods, ecological modeling techniques, and quantitative methods in environmental economics.
Applicants must have familiarity with academic literature and the ability to engage in interdisciplinary research and outreach, biophysical and socioeconomic data integration, and participatory research. They must demonstrate knowledge of agricultural, environmental, rural or renewable energy issues. They also must be able to organize and facilitate research and outreach teams, and have strong public verbal and written communications skills.
This position requires significant amounts of travel throughout the state. Demonstrated interest for engagement in interdisciplinary research and outreach, biophysical and socioeconomic data integration, and/or participatory research, advanced proficiency in GIS and geospatial analysis methods and evidence of peer-reviewed publications are preferred. Individuals holding a PhD (or PhD ABD) are encouraged to apply.
The position has an expected start date of February 2010.
To Apply:
Interested persons should please send a letter of application, a resume, and names and contact information of 3 references. Please include a current email address for correspondence.
Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs
Western Illinois University
518 Stipes Hall, 1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455-1390
Western Illinois University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. WIU has a non-discrimination policy that includes sex, race, color, sexual orientation, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, or veteran status.