Total 16 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in North Chicago, Illinois

This position is a Principal Investigator at Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center. The scientist develops and implements innovative research on grassland ecosystems, sustainable reconstruction and restoration of plant communities, the plant materials needed to complete those restorations, and the variety of ecosystem services they provide. The geographical emphasis is the Northern Great Plains and Upper Midwest. The objective of the research is to develop new approaches and provide scientific support for natural resource managers to address issues related to grassland restoration and management. Along with conducting new field studies, the scientist will synthesize and analyze existing data to develop decision support tools regarding grassland restoration and management. The scientist must be interested in collaborative research to address applied, conservation-relevant questions.

As a Research Ecologist within the Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center, some of your specific duties will include:

• Design, obtain funding, plan, and execute studies on the ecology, restoration, and management of grassland plants and ecosystems.
• Collaborate with other researchers and managers to conduct quantitative analyses of data from experiments, monitoring, and other sources.
• Disseminate results of investigations by publishing them in peer-reviewed scientific and technical journals.
• Work with resource managers to identify research and monitoring needs and to advance grassland restoration, management, and conservation.
• Develop independently a research program on grassland ecosystems using and combining a range of disciplines, such as: restoration ecology, plant population and community ecology, multi-trophic interactions, quantitative ecology, adaptive management, decision analysis and support, data analytics, and statistics.
• Identify and outline products and prepares scientific papers for publication in professional peer-reviewed journals and make oral presentations at professional meetings.
• Represents NPWRC and the USGS on technical committees focused on complex issues affecting grassland reconstruction, restoration, management, and conservation.
• Operates a government vehicle as an incidental driver.

• Performs analyses and develops reports on biomedical, scientific, and health policy issues.
• Performs quantitative and qualitative data analysis as well as literature reviews and prepares reports for presentation to leadership, professional and scientific organizations, and journals.
• Maintains awareness of scientific advances and legislative developments regarding the national health status and issues having implications for current and planned health research and research training programs.
• Prepares background materials for senior staff that capture the current state of knowledge in scientific and policy-areas, and provides staff support for special science policy, research program planning, or evaluation.

Can you respond to issues and challenges calmly? Are you experienced in coordinating operational teams? Would you like to work for a world-class Museum?

About us
The National Railway Museum is not only famous for its unrivalled collections but also for its visitor care. The Operations department is an integral part of the Museum which demands the highest standards of customer service and care to maximise the customers' enjoyment of the museum.

About the role
We are now recruiting for a Duty Manager to join the team on a full time (35 hours), 8 month fixed term contract.

As Duty Manager, you will play a key role in upholding our standards and ensuring a fantastic experience for our visitors. Working closely with colleagues across all operational departments, you will ensure a smooth and efficient operations including the enjoyment, security, experience, well-being and Health and Safety of the Museum visitors, colleagues and contractors.

You will act as a floor-based manager delivering routine museum operations, as well as overseeing and coordinating responses to operational problems that arise during public opening hours. You will be able to operate independently when required as the senior manager on-site, ensuring that all KPIs and service standards are met.

This contract is due to start at the beginning of February 2025.
Salary: £26,436 per annum

About you
Whether you have gained your experience in hospitality, a security setting or even in a supermarket, we are open to how you have developed a flexible approach to managing multiple tasks whilst responding to the daily operational requirements.

With exposure to coordinating operational teams, you have experience of ensuring excellent service standards are maintained. As you will be responsible for the Museum floor, you will bring a solid understanding of health and safety standards; the ability to identify hazards and potential issues and ensuring appropriate action and escalation is taken.

Previous experience of incident control will also be helpful. Ultimately, you'll be passionate about exceptional customer service and will be able to inspire the same passion in others.

Don't feel you meet all the criteria? We welcome you to apply even if your experience doesn't match directly. With your transferable skills, you could be the right candidate for this, or other opportunities that we have.

Applying
View the Vacancy Information Pack listed under 'Attachments' on the vacancy listing on our website for more details about the role and the application process or click 'Apply Online' to submit an application.

What we offer
Working with a world-leading museum group that offers access to truly unique environments and collections, you'll benefit from the perks listed below, as well as full support for life events such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks.

• Meaningful work. We're a mission-led organisation where the work you do supports us in Inspiring Futures.
• Career growth. We offer enhanced support with personal and professional development.
• Work/life balance. We offer 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, along with flexible policies which support you and your home life.
• Health & Dental Insurance. Extra peace of mind, from day one.
• All our colleagues can access an employee assistance programme, access to the Unmind app, and other wellbeing support.
• Enhanced contributory pension. To support you in saving for the future.
• Interest-free loans. When you need a little extra cash for life events or home improvements.
• Great discounts. Free entry to exhibitions, discounts in our shops, cafes, and access to other museums in the NMDC network.

Open for All is one of the Science Museum Group's five core values and sets out our important aspiration to be a place for everyone. We are working hard to understand our organisation better and to develop a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise. By having greater diversity, we believe that we will be a stronger and better organisation, capable to continue to Inspire Futures.

• Keep restrooms in clean, orderly and sanitary condition.
• Keep a stock of cleaning materials and equipment needed to do the work.
• Wash and replace blinds, and wash ceiling fixtures and room partitions, using ladders and scaffolds.
• Clean, disinfect and deodorize lavatories, urinals and toilet bowls.

The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for National Parks of Eastern North Carolina is March through September but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: March 23, 2024.

Pay Rate by Location:

Buxton, North Carolina: $40,132 per year.
Nags Head, North Carolina: $40,132 per year.
Ocracoke, North Carolina: $39,576 per year.

Major Duties:

Assists in conducting wildlife censuses and surveys and assembles basic information on wildlife
populations such as habitat use, sex, age structure, seasonal movement, and harvest characteristics.

Collects data on condition of forage, range, or streams; and makes preliminary determinations on the
cause of problems noted, e.g., drought, overpopulations, toxins. Seeks assistance for situations not
covered by instructions or guidelines.

Assists in the preparation of reports, plans, and guidelines on such issues as recreational use
or hunting limits by collecting and compiling the specified data.

Uses standard statistical methods and procedures in performing routine and recurring testing of the field
data collected, and applies these findings in assisting with the preparation of reports relating to field
activities.

Enters and retrieves data from Geographic Information System (GIS) and/or other information
management systems. Prepares graphs, charts and illustrations for reports and technical publications
using computer software.

Monitors and assists in control of wildlife. Participates in the capture of wildlife, applies visual and radio
tags, and gathers physiological and spatial data on wildlife.

Utilizes databases to enter and organize collected field data and uses standard statistical methods in the
preparation of draft reports; enters and retrieves data from a geographic information system (GIS) and
other information management systems; uses a variety of computer software programs to prepare
graphs, charts and illustrations for reports and technical publications.

Recommends modifications to field activity procedures to accomplish project objectives; and prepares
draft reports and correspondence relating to field activities and results.

Provides logistical support and area orientation for contract or cooperating scientists; and provides
technical information to cooperators regarding past and ongoing field activities in their specialty area.

Provides advice, assistance, and training to lower graded technicians, volunteers, and/or YCC enrollees
in gathering field data, including proper and safe handling of equipment and tools and operation of
motorized vehicles.

Interacts with visitors, the general public and attends and participates in meetings with landowners,
interest groups and local units of government.

Adheres to established control/quality assurance protocols and safety procedures.

AREA INFORMATION:

The Outer Banks are comprised of several beach destination towns including Manteo, Nags Head, Kill Devil Hills, Kitty Hawk, Buxton, and Ocracoke. The beaches and Albemarle and Pamlico sounds provide exceptional recreational opportunities such as fishing, surfing, boating, and many other watersports. There are highly rated elementary, middle, and high schools and numerous extracurricular activities available for children. The Outer Banks has modern conveniences such as grocery stores, retail shopping, banks, a hospital, and many restaurants. The cost of living on the Outer Banks is somewhat expensive as compared to other eastern North Carolina communities. The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce (www.outerbankschamber.com) and the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau (www.outerbanks.org) websites can provide additional community information.

Cape Hatteras National Seashore (www.nps.gov/caha): Cape Hatteras National Seashore was designated as the first National Seashore in the Park Service.

• Collect diverse streams of biophysical data necessary for estimating greenhouse gas mitigation potential of cropland management practices in the northern Great Plains.
• Screen collected data following established Quality Assurance /Quality Control guidelines and prepare basic summaries for visual inspection.
• Organize and format data using Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable (FAIR) principles for data management and stewardship.

Do you have a passion for making science accessible to all students?
Are you experienced in teaching GCSE Science and ready to adapt your skills for a SEND setting?
Could you thrive in an environment where every lesson makes a meaningful impact?

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEND Science Teacher to join a specialised educational setting in Ripon. This part-time role offers an opportunity to work with students who require additional support, ensuring they achieve their potential in Science.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and relevant qualifications.
• Proven experience teaching GCSE Science, ideally in a SEND setting.
• A strong understanding of SEND best practices and a compassionate approach.
• An Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one).
• The ability to inspire and motivate students with varying needs.

• Teach GCSE Science to students with diverse learning needs.
• Create tailored lesson plans to suit individual learning styles and requirements.
• Foster a supportive, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment.
• Work collaboratively with support staff and the wider team to enhance student progress.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively, employing strategies suited to a SEND environment.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• A chance to make a real difference in the lives of our students.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Refer a Friend scheme where you could have the chance to earn a £300 Love2shopvoucher - (subject to terms and conditions.)

Don't delay in applying for the opportunity; we are currently interviewing for the roles this week with an immediate start available.

Click "Apply Now" to get your application started for the role of a SEND Science Teacher. Or for more information you can contact leeds@randstadeducation.co.uk or 0113 2462500

• Plan, direct, and monitor activities involved in conducting surveys of beneficiary populations, including for the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems Surveys.
• Develop and coordinate analyses of operational policy and program operations.
• Provide statistical and research information and justification on the operational aspects of specific beneficiary and plan-focused projects.
• Represent the organization at briefings and other meetings regarding the justification and approval of specific projects.

• Develop new commercial technologies, processes, and biobased products for various markets including lubricant additives; lubricant base oils; and chemical additives.
• Develop novel and cost-competitive materials with chemical structures necessary for use as biobased additives for industrial fluids and base oils.
• Investigate tribological properties of novel biobased additives, base oils, and their formulations, and use the results to optimize the respective chemical structures.
• Develop structure-property models for predicting tribological properties from chemical and physical properties.
• Conduct research to develop new green technologies in the area of biolubricants.
• Analyze, interpret, and disseminate findings in the form of reports, presentations, and publications in scientific journals.
• Develop a stakeholder base to advocate for enhancing ARS research programs and to enable commercialization of new biobased products.

• Collects, prepares, evaluates samples in the assigned biological experiments in the lab and greenhouse.
• Maintains accurate records, complies data related to the projects and provide help with the analysis of the biological data.
• Develops various procedures, devise new or improved methods for experiments in lab and greenhouse.
• Analyze data using advanced software and provide input to the supervisor to derive meaningful analysis.

• Performs full range of techniques and studies using a variety of specialized equipment.
• Collects, prepares, evaluates, and verifies samples and supporting records.
• Keeps detailed records of experimental data.
• Contributes ideas towards the planning and sequencing of the technical aspects of the research.