Part-Time Research Assistant in Forest Ecology

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

Part-Time Research Assistant in Forest Ecology### Part-Time Research Assistant in Forest EcologyApply: Penn State University Park: Part time: Posted Yesterday: REQ\\_0000083844# **APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:*** ## CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. **Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.** **JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS**The Department of Ecosystem Science and Management is seeking two research assistants who will help with data collection, including field measurements, sample preparation and analysis, data entry, plus equipment, lab, and field site maintenance. **BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES**Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.