Field Ecology Research Assistant - Forest & Rangeland Studies

Oregon State University; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research Center, Union Experiment Station at Oregon State University invites applications for two full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term Faculty Research Assistant positions in Union, Oregon.

The roles support botanist/plant ecologist research on forest and rangeland ecology and management, including mule deer forage work with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and tribal/agency partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in ecology, botany, natural resources, or related discipline.
• Experience measuring and collecting natural resource or ecological data in field settings.
• Experience using GPS units to navigate to locations and record data.
• Experience with plant identification and vegetation measurements.
• Commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and strong communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in difficult terrain.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and Google Docs.

Responsibilities

• Scientific data collection across field sites.
• Maintain research records and organize data.
• Communicate effectively with the research team.
• Collaborate with external research partners.
• Measure ecological and natural resource variables.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Field data collection

Data analysis

Collaborate with external partners

Adaptability in field conditions

MS Office & Google Docs

Education

Bachelor's degree in ecology or related field

Tools

GPS units

MS Office

Google Docs

Job description

The Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research Center, Union Experiment Station at Oregon State University invites applications for two full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term Faculty Research Assistant positions in Union, Oregon.

The roles support botanist/plant ecologist research on forest and rangeland ecology and management, including mule deer forage work with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and tribal/agency partnerships.