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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif">The Illinois State Geological Survey is seeking to hire a
<b>Visiting Assistant Research Scientist, Geophysicist</b> to develop and sustain a geophysical research program using near-surface seismic geophysical methods to contribute to multi-discipline research programs within and beyond the Prairie Research Institute.
 This position, which <b>may become a regular, non-visiting position at a later date</b> depending on funding and programmatic need, is based in Champaign, Illinois.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif">Qualifications include a Ph.D. in geophysics, geology, engineering, or a related discipline that is appropriate with major duties and responsibilities as well as experience in
 experience in geophysical methods. Preferred qualifications include expertise and knowledge of using
<b>seismic geophysical methods for near-surface explorations, with primary focus on shallow, unlithified sediment characterization, and secondary focus on deeper sedimentary basin and structural characterization associated with carbon storage and natural resources</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif">Applications must be received by July<span style="color:#1F497D">
</span>16, 2018. For additional information, including instructions on how to apply, please visit
<a href="https://jobs.illinois.edu/academic-job-board" target="_blank">https://jobs.illinois.edu/academic-job-board</a> or contact Lori Walston-Vonderharr, Human Resources, Prairie Research Institute at
<a href="mailto:lwalston@illinois.edu">lwalston@illinois.edu</a>. The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, which conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer, is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action
 Employer (<a href="http://www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu" target="_blank">www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu</a>).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Garamond",serif">Andrew C. Phillips<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Garamond",serif">Illinois State Geological Survey - Prairie Research Institute<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Garamond",serif">University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Garamond",serif">Rm 215 Natural Resources Building<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Garamond",serif">615 E. Peabody Drive<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Garamond",serif">Champaign, IL 61820<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Garamond",serif">217.333.2513<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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