Part-time Seasonal Field Technologist

Bordenstein Lab

Pennsylvania, US
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in forest ecosystem management
Proficiency in python or r programming
Strong plant species identification skills
The position involves supervising a field crew for the Crop Tree and Gap Dynamics Project while assisting with data collection on vegetation dynamics

Job Summary

  • The position involves supervising a field crew for the Crop Tree and Gap Dynamics Project while assisting with data collection on vegetation dynamics.
  • The technologist is responsible for using unmanned aerial vehicles to map study sites and measuring tree height and canopy cover.
  • Candidates must be willing to travel to remote study sites in central and northwestern Pennsylvania and work independently in rugged environments.

Matching Summary

The position involves supervising a field crew for the Crop Tree and Gap Dynamics Project while assisting with data collection on vegetation dynamics.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in forest ecosystem management
  • Proficiency in Python or R programming
  • Strong plant species identification skills
  • Valid driver's license and clean MVR
  • Experience with silviculture and GIS

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of retention silviculture literature
  • Familiarity with early rotation treatments
  • Experience with unmanned aerial vehicles
  • Ability to work in adverse weather conditions

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in forest ecosystem management
  • Completed coursework in silviculture, remote sensing, GIS
  • Valid driver's license required
  • Successful completion of background check

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