Part-Time Research Assistant in Forest Ecology

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Forest Dynamics Lab at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a part-time summer undergraduate research assistant to support forest ecology and management projects. Duties include fieldwork at local sites, forest measurements, tree-ring sampling, and site maintenance, with occasional data entry and lab tasks.

Enthusiasm for outdoor work, weather exposure, and teamwork is essential. Preference will be given to students with tree identification and measurement skills and an interest in

Qualifications

• Priority will be given to students with tree identification and measurement skills.

Responsibilities

• Fieldwork, forest measurements, tree-ring sampling, and site maintenance.
• Occasional data entry and lab work.
• Work outdoors under varying conditions and be part of a group.

Skills

Tree identification

Tree measurement

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Forest Dynamics Lab in the Department of Ecosystem Science and Management is looking for a part-time summer undergraduate research assistant to help with projects in forest ecology and management. Most work will be at local research sites and include forest measurements, tree-ring sampling, and research site maintenance, with occasional data entry and lab work. We are looking for someone interested in fieldwork, forests, and research; and who can enthusiastically work outside under a range of conditions, including rain and heat, and tolerate exposure to insects and briars. Additionally, we are looking for someone who is dependable and interested in working in a group. Priority will be given to students with tree identification and measurement skills.

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