Principal Research Scientist​/Associate Research Scientist

Overview

The Illinois State Archaeological Survey (ISAS) is part of the Prairie Research Institute at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, which is centrally located between Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis. For 80 years, the University of Illinois has studied the state’s archaeological heritage. ISAS incorporates that knowledge in its programs to protect, preserve, and interpret these irreplaceable and non-renewable resources within the context of Illinois’ need to encourage and promote sustainable development.

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Details for the PRINCIPAL RESEARCH SCIENTIST

ISAS is seeking to hire a Principal Research Scientist, Archaeology to develop, lead, and manage all levels of archaeological analysis, research, and review of compliance reports and other publications for the Survey and Office of the State Archaeologist.

Research – Data Analysis/Interpretation

• Perform and oversee the analysis of recovered archaeological data and provide interpretations of findings.
• Author and edit compliance reports, technical chapters, and other volumes in accordance with state and federal laws for the Survey, the state of Illinois, and funding agencies.
• Perform quality assurance/quality control through reviewing data and reports.
• Develop research projects and external publications in collaboration with Survey staff and other researchers.
• Serve as Principal Investigator and/or co-Principal Investigator including management of grant funding, reports, and deliverables.
• Communicate results of investigations as presentations and lectures to a wide variety of audiences.

Strategic Leadership and Engagement

• Collaborate with and advise the Survey Director in strategic program planning, budget and program expenditures, and resource, space, and equipment allocation.
• Identify and support alignment of operational practices across Survey sections, remote field stations, and remote staff.
• Develop relationships with units on the UIUC campus and external units.
• Participate in a leadership role in professional organizations, committees, and journals concerning issues related to expertise.
• Respond to requests for information and provide technical expertise to PRI staff, government agencies, non-governmental organizations, descendant communities, academia, industry, and the general public.
• Serve as point of contact for sponsor, respond to sponsor inquiries and needs, and coordinate staff activities with sponsor.

Management - Supervisory

• Supervise and lead staff to achieve success and foster a culture of innovation and high-level performance at both individual and organizational levels including tasking assignments, ongoing performance management with coaching and feedback, career development planning, and annual performance reviews.
• Develop and implement standardized workflows and templates for administrative tasks across sections.
• Review and revise program technical standards and provide input regarding program personnel standards.

Other

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

PhD degree in anthropology, archaeology, or related discipline. Alternate degree fields will be considered/accepted depending on the nature and depth of the experience as it relates to this position. A minimum of 10 years’ professional experience in archaeological field and laboratory investigations in the Midcontinent and/or Eastern Woodlands cultural areas. Demonstrated expertise in an area of archaeological research and analysis (e.g., lithic/ceramic analysis, geophysical survey and interpretation).

Supervisory and team leadership experience. Experience managing sponsored research projects and staff, including timely submission of deliverables. Experience conducting compliance research according to Section 106 and other with federal historic preservation legislation. Valid driver s license.

Preferred:

Archaeological experience in Illinois. Expertise in precontact ceramic or lithic analysis and data management. Experience conducting compliance research according to…