Part-Time Research Assistant in Forest Ecology

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Ecosystem Science and Management at Penn State University is seeking two research assistants to support data collection, field measurements, sample preparation and analysis, and data entry for ongoing ecological studies.

Responsibilities include maintenance of equipment, lab, and field sites, and assisting with data management under supervision to ensure high-quality data from University Park operations.

Qualifications

• Data collection across field and lab environments.
• Field measurements and sample preparation and analysis.
• Accurate data entry and data management.
• Maintenance of equipment, lab, and field sites.

Responsibilities

• Data collection across field and lab environments.
• Field measurements and sample preparation and analysis.
• Accurate data entry and data management.
• Maintenance of equipment, lab and field sites.

Skills

Data collection

Field measurements

Sample preparation and analysis

Data entry

Equipment maintenance

Lab and field site maintenance

Job description

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.

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