Part-time Research Assistant In Forest Ecology

Penn State

University Park, PA, US
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Valid driver's license
Motor vehicle records check
Willing to work outdoors in rain and heat
** Penn State is seeking a part-time undergraduate research assistant for their Forest Dynamics Lab to engage in fieldwork related to forest ecology. The role requires a dependable candidate who can work outdoors under various conditions and has skills in tree identification and measurement. **

Job Summary

  • The Forest Dynamics Lab is seeking a part-time summer undergraduate research assistant for projects in forest ecology and management.
  • Most duties involve local fieldwork including forest measurements, tree-ring sampling, and research site maintenance.
  • Candidates must be dependable, able to work in groups, and tolerate exposure to insects, briars, rain, and heat.

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Match Score: 75

** Penn State is seeking a part-time undergraduate research assistant for their Forest Dynamics Lab to engage in fieldwork related to forest ecology. The role requires a dependable candidate who can work outdoors under various conditions and has skills in tree identification and measurement. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • valid driver's license
  • motor vehicle records check
  • willing to work outdoors in rain and heat

Nice-to-have

  • tree identification skills
  • tree measurement skills
  • dependable team player
  • enthusiastic about fieldwork

Key Requirements

  • successful completion of background checks
  • valid driver's license
  • successful motor vehicle records check

Work Rights

Not specified

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