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Field Research Specialist, AgNUE & CABBI

University of Illinois

Urbana, IL · Posted October 20, 2026

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Duties Responsibilities Collect plant, soil, gas, and water samples from field sites, and prepare supplies for these sampling campaigns. Process and analyze plant, soil, gas, and water samples in the laboratory. Assist with stable isotope tracer experiments and laboratory assays for carbon and nitrogen cycling processes. Organize, compile, and quality check datasets, and process raw data using spreadsheet templates and R scripts. Order and inventory materials and supplies for CABBI and AgNUE research activities. Supervise undergraduate students assisting with this project, including training, assigning work, and tracking work performance and deliverables.