Hydrologic and Ecologic Technician

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

## Hydrologic and Ecologic TechnicianApplylocations: Pittsburgh, PAtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted 7 Days Agojob requisition id: JR00000928We value our students! If you see an open position that is right for you, we encourage you to apply!Our ecologic and hydrologic research team at Eden Hall requires three student employees to assist in invasive plant removal, data collection and management, and equipment maintenance during the Fall 2026 semester. This project, Hydrologic Impacts of Plant Invasions (HIPI) is funded by a National Science Foundation grant.**Your tasks:*** Removing invasive shrub plants from the research plots located in the Eden Hall forests* Downloading data from soil moisture sensors, photosynthetically active radiation sensors, and rain gauges. Uploading that data to the shared folder.* Maintaining equipment - checking batteries, checking for damage, etc.**Learning Outcomes:*** Learning to use forestry equipment (chainsaws, wood chippers, etc.)* Native and invasive plant identification* Data management* Utilizing HOBO-Onset software to download dataAll current student employees should notify their other manager(s) if you work multiple jobs on campus at the same time. Additionally, students may not work more than 20 hours per week (combined between all campus jobs) during the academic year. Students may not exceed 980 work hours per calendar year.Student jobs do not automatically roll over to the next academic year or summer.*Chatham University strives to promote a campus environment that understands and embraces multiculturalism while increasing individuals' intercultural competence. We actively work to build and sustain a diverse and culturally vibrant campus, which promotes employee and student success and retention.**Chatham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Chatham University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital or family status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.*