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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · 1 month ago

Principal Research Scientist - Illinois State Geological Survey/Prairie Research Institute

Urbana, IL, US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$115K/yr - $175K/yr

10+ years exp

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as the next Director of the Illinois State Geological Survey. This dual-role position offers a unique opportunity to direct strategic initiatives, lead groundbreaking research, and influence the future of geoscience through high-impact research and statewide service.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, direction, and overall administration for the development, coordination, and implementation of scientific research and service programs undertaken and provided by the ISGS

Oversee ISGS annual budget and coordinate with PRI leadership in facilitating ISGS 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 ISGS to PRI and advise PRI Executive Director and other PRI leaders regarding matters pertinent to the mission of ISGS and PRI

Identify cutting-edge research foci and other multi-disciplinary research themes related to ISGS and PRI

Encourage, promote, and facilitate research within ISGS and develop collaborative research, service, outreach efforts, and relationships with the University of Illinois administration, community, and its stakeholders and external constituents

Represent ISGS interests and capabilities to local, state, federal, and non-governmental organizations

Supervise and lead ISGS Management and staff to achieve success and foster an inclusive culture of innovation and high-level performance at both individual and organizational levels.This includes task assignment, scheduling, ongoing performance management with coaching/mentoring and feedback, career development planning, lease/travel approval, as well as conducting annual performance reviews

Ensure ISGS gathers, disseminates, and archives accurate, objective, and relevant scientific information with a focus on geological and mineral resources for government officials and agencies, businesses, nongovernmental organizations, and the public

Encourage and lead a strong commitment to diversity through establishing retention and recruiting priorities, as well as personally exhibiting a commitment to inclusion

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, skills, and behaviors so that they can reach their full potential for the greater benefit of the University

Take a holistic view and work enthusiastically and creatively to analyze problems and develop innovative and workable solutions. Identify opportunities for innovation

Encourage and promote research enterprises including proposal writing, research innovation, teaching, and education. Identify and secure state, federal, and private sources of funding

Encourage, foster, and develop collaborative research, service, outreach efforts, and relationships with the University of Illinois, community, and its stakeholders and with external constituents

Independently coordinate and develop a significant research/investigations program, secure associated funding opportunities, and perform tasks in that capacity including management of grant funding and efficient production of project, grant, manuscripts, or contract reports and deliverables

Collaborate with survey scientists, University of Illinois faculty, and external colleagues (national and international) to provide integrated interpretations and applications to existing and new research programs

Actively collaborate with the University faculty, through joint research proposals, joint publications, invited lectures, and similar

Publish research results in peer-reviewed journals, technical survey reports, maps, databases, or other service-related deliverables, as well as participate in various internal or external review committees, and serve as a survey-wide scientific advisor in this area

Respond to requests for information and provide technical expertise to PRI staff, government agencies, non-governmental organizations, academia, industry, and the general public

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

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

Qualification

Ph.D. in relevant disciplineResearch program developmentGrant funding managementLeadership experienceCollaboration with stakeholdersBudget managementEffective communicationTeamworkConflict resolutionTime management

Required

Ph.D. in a scientific discipline relevant to the mission and goals of the ISGS

Significant experience in an academic or government research environment; administrative and leadership experience in a university, state, federal, or non-governmental organization

Experience in forming and maintaining relationships with state, federal, and relevant non-governmental organizations

An established record of obtaining sponsored funding from state and federal agencies, and the private sector and actively facilitating research endeavors

A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in an academic or government research environment

Administrative experience in a university, state, federal, or non-governmental organization

Preferred

Experience conducting a research program that complements and/or promotes collaboration with among scientists

Experience with delivering unbiased science that independently impacts public policy

Benefits

Paid leave

Holidays

Company

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is dedicated to building upon its tradition of excellence in education, research, public engagement and economic development.

Founded in 1915

Champaign, IL, US

10001+ employees

http://illinois.edu

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