Field Research Assistant: Hydrology & Invasive Plants

CP02 Chatham College for Work Study Students; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Chatham University is seeking three student employees for the Spring 2027 semester to assist in invasive plant removal, data collection and management, and equipment maintenance on the HIPI project.

You'll work on field plots in Eden Hall forests, download sensor data, upload files to shared folders, and help maintain equipment while learning forestry techniques under supervision.

The program emphasizes diversity and equity, with NSF-funded research and a commitment to a safe, inclusive campus.

Responsibilities

• Removing invasive shrub plants from research plots in Eden Hall forests
• Downloading data from soil moisture sensors, PAR sensors, and rain gauges
• Uploading data to the shared folder
• Maintaining equipment (checking batteries, damage) and learning forestry equipment

Job description

Chatham University is seeking three student employees for the Spring 2027 semester to assist in invasive plant removal, data collection and management, and equipment maintenance on the HIPI project.

You'll work on field plots in Eden Hall forests, download sensor data, upload files to shared folders, and help maintain equipment while learning forestry techniques under supervision.

The program emphasizes diversity and equity, with NSF-funded research and a commitment to a safe, inclusive campus.