Field Research Assistant, Forest Ecology (Part-Time)

The Pennsylvania State University; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for two Part-Time Research Assistant positions in Forest Ecology within the Department of Ecosystem Science and Management. The roles involve field measurements, data collection, sample preparation, and routine lab and site maintenance at Penn State University Park.

Applicants should be reliable, able to work outdoors in various weather, and capable of accurate data entry and record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Experience with field data collection and basic lab tasks.
• Ability to record observations accurately and maintain organized notes.
• Willingness to perform routine maintenance and data entry tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data collection and field measurements at forest sites.
• Prepare samples and support basic analyses in the lab.
• Maintain equipment and field sites; support data entry and record-keeping.

Skills

Data collection

Field measurements

Sample preparation

Data entry

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for two Part-Time Research Assistant positions in Forest Ecology within the Department of Ecosystem Science and Management. The roles involve field measurements, data collection, sample preparation, and routine lab and site maintenance at Penn State University Park.

Applicants should be reliable, able to work outdoors in various weather, and capable of accurate data entry and record-keeping.