at University of Illinois in Urbana, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Visiting Research Scientist - Plant BiologyCollege of Liberal Arts & Sciences
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The Department of Plant Biology is searching for a Visiting Research Scientist that studies stomata and water use efficiency and will be involved in the H20-C Department of Energy project that is engineering crops to be more productive with fewer resources.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Phenotyping traits related to stomata and water use efficiency
- Independently perform data analysis of microscopy and omics-related data sets and interpretation to uncover insights into stomatal biology and regulatory mechanisms
- Independently design and execute experiments to investigate stomatal development, structure, and function
- Presentation of data via conference presentations and manuscript preparation
- PhD in the biological field. Experience with phenotyping of plant physiology and growth in C4 grasses.
- Experience with large data sets and image analysis.
- Experience with phenotyping C4 plants.
- Demonstrated expertise in X-ray CT microscopy.
- Familiarity with graphic design.
- Experience with supervision of staff.
- Ability to communicate effectively with others
- Commitment to creating an inclusive environment
- Commitment to creating an inclusive environment
- Ability to perform work in an office and greenhouse setting
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- Ability to multitask in order to meet stringent deadlines while producing accurate work
This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the deadline date. The budgeted salary range for this position is $53,000 - $58,500. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. This position will be expected to work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus on a full-time basis per the University of Illinois workplace flexibility guidelines- https://cam.illinois.edu/policies/hr-87-2/. Sponsorship for Work Authorization is not available for this position.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on Wednesday, August 20th, 2025. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting and upload your cover letter, resume, and names/contact information for three professional references. Please remember to include specific information on how your meet the qualifications of the position in your application materials, including all relevant experiences. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact lascollegehiring@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .
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Requisition ID: 1031263
Job Category: Research
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