Undergrad Forestry Research Assistant

Ohio State University; North Carolina; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Ohio State University SENR is seeking an undergraduate Forestry Research Assistant to support field data collection, sample processing, data management and experiment preparation for the 2026/2027 school year. Approximately 10 hours per week, First Shift, on-site at Kottman Hall.

The role requires professionalism, strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a professional environment. You may coordinate activities for other student employees and must provide excellent customer

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student assistant with data collection and processing responsibilities.
• Must demonstrate professionalism and integrity in a university environment.
• May coordinate activities for other student employees.

Responsibilities

• Field data collection and sample processing.
• Data management and experiment preparation.
• Provide customer service and maintain organization in the lab/field setting.

Skills

Data collection

Data management

Organizational skills

Education

Undergraduate student

Job description

Job Title

Undergrad Forestry Research Assistant

Department

FAES | School of Environment and Natural Resources-JM

Job Overview

SENR is hiring an undergraduate forestry research assistant to work approximately 10/hours per week during the 2026/2027 school year. Responsibilities will include field data collection, sample processing, data management, and preparing experiments.

Responsibilities will be moderate and less routine and will require responsibility and good judgement. May coordinate activities for other student employees. Requires providing excellent customer service, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work in a professional environment. Requires previous experience and knowledge or skill in student assistant role. Represent the department and the university with the highest degree of integrity applying OSU mission and shared values.

Location

Kottman Hall (0340)

Position Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours

10

Shift

First Shift

Eligibility and Background Check

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.