Field Hydrology & Ecology Tech — Invasive Plants & Data

Chatham; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Chatham University seeks three student employees for a Fall 2026 Hydrologic and Ecologic Technician role in the Eden Hall forests. The position supports the Hydrologic Impacts of Plant Invasions project (HIPI) funded by an NSF grant, focusing on field data collection, invasive plant removal, and equipment upkeep.

Responsibilities include removing invasive shrubs, downloading and uploading sensor data, and maintaining field equipment.

Responsibilities

• Removing invasive shrub plants from the Eden Hall forest plots.
• Downloading sensor data and uploading it to the shared folder.
• Maintaining equipment including batteries and condition checks.

Skills

Data collection

Equipment maintenance

Data management

Forestry equipment

HOBO-Onset software

Tools

Soil moisture sensors

Photosynthetically active radiation sensors

Rain gauges

Chainsaws

Wood chippers

Job description

Chatham University seeks three student employees for a Fall 2026 Hydrologic and Ecologic Technician role in the Eden Hall forests. The position supports the Hydrologic Impacts of Plant Invasions project (HIPI) funded by an NSF grant, focusing on field data collection, invasive plant removal, and equipment upkeep.

Responsibilities include removing invasive shrubs, downloading and uploading sensor data, and maintaining field equipment.