https://greenjobs.earthx.org Latest EarthxGreenJobs Jobs Sun, 09 Apr 2023 07:36:56 Z https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/18414675/water-wastewater-engineer https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/18414675/water-wastewater-engineer Aurora, Illinois, We are looking for motivated Water & Wastewater Engineers, who enjoys designing wastewater treatment plants and analyzing wastewater treatment methods to join our team in our Aurora, Illinois and Rockford, Illinois offices. We are interested in talented, trustworthy and skilled people who are passionate about providing personalized attention to our clients. What you'll do You will provide wastewater engineering design services, which includes everything from retrofitting wastewater treatment plants to correcting effluent exceedances. You'll also apply standard practices and techniques, adjust and correlate data, recognize discrepancies in results and follow standard procedures. You'll draft reports, prepare plans, assist with specifications and make preliminary selections of equipment. You'll also work with clients to get data and share information. We promote a team environment, so you'll work with fellow engineers, environmental scientists and many more people. And you'll develop leadership skills that build autonomy. What you'll get You'll have plenty of opportunities to grow professionally at our progressive and aggressive firm, which started in 1973. We offer a competitive salary, and our benefits package includes medical/life/disability insurance, 401K profit-sharing plan, paid time off and an awesome work environment. Learn more about Fehr Graham's people, culture and projects on our website . Equal Opportunity Employer Fehr Graham provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. What it takes We're looking for someone with a bachelor's or master's degree in Civil Engineering. Five years or more of relevant experience is preferred, but recent graduates with internship experience will be considered. You should speak and write well. And you should have strong analytical and organizational skills. You must be a team player. Thu, 06 Apr 2023 09:10:37 -0400 https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/18352697/usda-ars-postdoctoral-fellowship-in-crop-weed-ecology-and-management https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/18352697/usda-ars-postdoctoral-fellowship-in-crop-weed-ecology-and-management Urbana, Illinois, *Applications may be reviewed on a rolling-basis. ARS Office/Lab and Location :  A postdoctoral research opportunity is available with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Global Change and Photosynthesis Research Unit (GCPRU) located in Urbana, Illinois.  The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the U.S. Department of Agriculture's chief scientific in-house research agency with a mission to find solutions to agricultural problems that affect Americans every day from field to table. Within USDA-ARS, the mission of the Global Change and Photosynthesis Research Unit (GCPRU) is to identify factors affecting food and bioenergy crops, with emphasis on global environmental change, and utilize this information to solve emerging agronomic problems.   Research Project :  Within GCPRU, the goal of the Marty Williams Lab is to develop knowledge, models, and decision tools that ultimately reduce the risk that climate change and weeds pose to food production systems.  The lab utilizes an array of experimental approaches at various spatial and temporal scales, all aimed at building resilience in crop management systems.  The over-arching objectives of this project are to 1) improve the understanding of the influence of climate variability on crop and weed management outcomes, and 2) explore the integration of new chemical and non-chemical tactics for managing weeds in Midwest grain and/or specialty crops. Research activities include: 1) conducting original crop or weed research, 2) conducting field-, greenhouse- or laboratory-based assays, as needed, 3) organizing and analyzing data, 4) presenting research results, and 5) writing manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals. Learning Objectives :  Under the guidance of a mentor, the learning objectives are to 1) develop new knowledge of crop/weed ecology essential to the development of novel weed management tactics, and 2) contribute towards development of cropping systems which are sustainable, profitable, and resilient to climate change. The candidate will participate in and present research at lab and GCPRU meetings.  The candidate also will have opportunities to participate in outreach through interactions with the University of Illinois and at professional conferences. Mentor :  The mentor for this opportunity is Martin Williams ( martin.williams@usda.gov ). If you have questions about the nature of the research, please contact the mentor. Anticipated Appointment Start Date : May 15, 2023.   Start date is flexible and will depend on a variety of factors. Appointment Length :  The appointment will initially be for one year, but may be renewed upon recommendation of ARS and is contingent on the availability of funds.  Level of Participation :  The appointment is full-time. Participant Stipend :  The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience. Citizenship Requirements :  This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR), and foreign nationals. Non-U.S. citizen applicants should refer to the  Guidelines for Non-U.S. Citizens Details  page of the program website for information about the valid immigration statuses that are acceptable for program participation. ORISE Information :  This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and ARS. Participants do not become employees of USDA, ARS, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE. Questions :  Please visit our  Program Website . After reading, if you have additional questions about the application process please email  USDA-ARS@orau.org  and include the reference code for this opportunity. Qualifications The qualified candidate should have received a doctoral degree in one of the related fields, or currently pursuing the degree with completion by May 15, 2023. Degree must have been received within the past five years. Degree:  Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 months or anticipated to be received by 5/15/2023 12:00:00 AM. Discipline(s): Computer, Information, and Data Sciences  ( Data Science " data-original-title="">1  ) Life Health and Medical Sciences  ( Agricultural Sciences Agronomy and Crop Science Botany Cellular and Molecular Biology Ecology Horticulture Plant Sciences " data-original-title="">7  ) Mathematics and Statistics  ( Biometrics and Biostatistics " data-original-title="">1  ) Mon, 20 Mar 2023 16:11:11 -0400 https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/18325448/research-plant-pathologist https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/18325448/research-plant-pathologist Peoria, Illinois, Summary The incumbent is a Research Plant Pathologist in the National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research, Crop Bioprotection (CBP) Research Unit in Peoria, Illinois. Research within CBP is directed towards national needs for new biological control agents, processes, and methods for managing pests and diseases of agricultural and public health significance.   Duties - Discover biological control agents for plant diseases in one or more major food crops in the U.S. - Determine the mode of action of beneficial microbes and improve their efficacy against plant pathogens. - Determine how environmental variables, agricultural practices, and pathogen diversity affect disease severity and efficacy of biological control agents. - Determine how future climate predictions might impact the distribution and severity of plant pathogens and efficacy of biological control agents. See posting on USAJobs:  https://www.usajobs.gov/job/711438600   Tue, 14 Mar 2023 09:18:44 -0400 https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/17774663/research-development-intern-innovation https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/17774663/research-development-intern-innovation Itasca, Illinois, POSITION PURPOSE: Interested in long-term sustainability efforts in the food ingredient space? The Food Innovation Team at Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc. is seeking an ambitious and dynamic Research and Development Intern, Innovation. This role will contribute a fresh perspective to the creativity and critical thinking required to innovate and apply food science knowledge to real-life ingredients and food products. For 10 weeks, as an intern you will experience real-life challenges, exposure to customers, a chance to challenge your curiosity, and enjoy accomplishments both personal and as a team. As an intern, you will be assigned to one or multiple projects. This is an opportunity to get your hands dirty and earn boots-on-the-ground experience in the food science research and innovation space at a global company. The individual will be responsible for providing technical support to new product development, ingredient innovation, sample preparation, and sensory evaluation across our diverse portfolio of food ingredients and applications. The intern will be in this position for 10 weeks over the summer, with timing flexible for the right candidate. This is a paid, in-person internship.   EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: Preferably, seeking upper classman in Bachelor of Science programs or Master’s student in Food Science or adjacent fields such as chemistry or chemical engineering with an interest in food science. Must be full-time student on break, or between BS and MS degrees. >1-2 years laboratory experience   KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of food science principals, laboratory best practices, documentation while working in a laboratory/formulation setting within food or drug industry. Initiative to work independently. Self-motivated with strong organizational and time management skills. Proficient oral and written communication skills Comfortable and experienced with Excel, Word, and other general computer applications   OCCUPATIONAL DEMANDS: Must be able to stand for an extended period Must be able to lift 30 pounds Must be safety oriented   PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: In partnership with other R&D team members, ideate, formulate, and develop formulations in support of key future-looking values, specifically in the plant-based, allergen-free, and clean-label space. Provide technical knowledge and expertise to contribute to solving ingredient, product, and processing issues.                     Effectively collaborate with other scientists, culinary, sales, and marketing departments as well as participate in cross functional teams as requested. Attend the largest US food trade show, Institute of Food Technologists Annual Food Expo based in Chicago, IL as an Ajinomoto representative. Research how Ajinomoto ingredients function in different applications and processes. Create new and innovative formulations for customers and/or tradeshows. Assist in shelf-life preparations and evaluations. Assist in evaluating and setting up ingredient and food cuttings, including assisting in administering sensory evaluations. Document processes, formulas, ingredients, and results related to production tests, samples and product evaluations consistent with Ajinomoto standard operating procedures. Perform all work in accordance with Ajinomoto GMP, Allergen, and Quality Programs and participate in annual training for these programs. Perform other duties as assigned.   ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Effectively collaborate with other scientists, culinary, sales, and marketing departments as well as participate in cross functional teams as requested.      Ajinomoto is an Equal Opportunity Employer.   The hiring process for successful candidates will include a pre-employment interview and background check.  Tue, 15 Nov 2022 11:55:03 -0500