Field Lidar Technician - Terrestrial Scanning & Forestry

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); Sur place; USD 17 000 - 28 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Penn State seeks a student field technician to support terrestrial LiDAR data collection in forest environments. You will lay out scanning locations with measuring tools, move reflectance targets, and hike to plots while carrying equipment, contributing to real-world laser scanning projects.

Ability to navigate in natural forests, hike off-trail up to two miles, and work independently in challenging field conditions is preferred. Background checks will apply as part of University employment.

Qualifications

• One year of undergraduate studies in forestry or a related field preferred.
• Ability to navigate and measure distances and directions (azimuths) in natural forests.
• Hike off-trail for up to two miles while carrying equipment, with or without accommodation.
• Ability to work independently in challenging field conditions.

Responsabilités

• The selected candidate will help lay out terrestrial Lidar scanning locations using measuring tape, compass and flags.
• Move and position lightweight reflectance targets during data collection.
• Walk about 40 minutes on a forest route to the plots, carrying up to 40 pounds of equipment.
• Assist with real-world data collection using a high-end laser scanning sensor.

Connaissances

Field data collection

Navigate azimuths

Independent work

Physical stamina

Formation

Forestry-related undergraduate studies

Description du poste

Penn State seeks a student field technician to support terrestrial LiDAR data collection in forest environments. You will lay out scanning locations with measuring tools, move reflectance targets, and hike to plots while carrying equipment, contributing to real-world laser scanning projects.

Ability to navigate in natural forests, hike off-trail up to two miles, and work independently in challenging field conditions is preferred. Background checks will apply as part of University employment.