Field Ecology Research Assistant – Forest & Rangeland

Oregon State University; Oregon; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research Center, Union Experiment Station, a unit of Oregon State University, invites applications for two full-time Faculty Research Assistant positions in Union, Oregon. These fixed-term, 12-month appointments support forest and rangeland ecology research with tribal and land-management partners.

Responsibilities include field data collection, lab work, data analysis, and contributing to publications, presentations, and outreach, with involvement in restoration

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in ecology, botany, plant ecology, natural resources, rangeland ecology, wildlife or related discipline.
• Experience measuring and collecting natural resource and/or ecological data in field settings.
• Experience using GPS units to navigate and record spatial data.
• Experience with plant identification and vegetation measurements.
• Commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and strong written/oral communication.
• Proficient with MS Office and Google Docs; ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in rugged terrain.

Responsibilities

• Scientific data collection and maintaining research records.
• Collaborate with external research partners and project teams.
• Measure ecological and natural resource variables in field settings.
• Assist with data analysis and contribute to publications and outreach.

Skills

Field data collection

GPS data collection

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

MS Office / Google Docs

Physical endurance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in ecology, botany, or related

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

GPS devices

GIS software

R / ArcGIS familiarity

Job description

The Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research Center, Union Experiment Station, a unit of Oregon State University, invites applications for two full-time Faculty Research Assistant positions in Union, Oregon. These fixed-term, 12-month appointments support forest and rangeland ecology research with tribal and land-management partners.

Responsibilities include field data collection, lab work, data analysis, and contributing to publications, presentations, and outreach, with involvement in restoration