The Department of Ecosystem Science and Management at Penn State is seeking one technologist to assist with data collection and analysis on two research projects focused on improving silviculture practices
Job Summary
The Department of Ecosystem Science and Management at Penn State is seeking one technologist to assist with data collection and analysis on two research projects focused on improving silviculture practices.
The technologist will supervise the field crew, perform weekly data quality audits, assist with data collection, and oversee mapping of study sites using unmanned aerial vehicles.
The position requires working with minimal supervision in remote, rugged environments and adverse weather conditions, traveling to study sites in central and northwestern Pennsylvania.
Matching Summary
The Department of Ecosystem Science and Management at Penn State is seeking one technologist to assist with data collection and analysis on two research projects focused on improving silviculture practices.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
supervise field crew in remote environments
data collection on vegetation dynamics
use of unmanned aerial vehicles for mapping
proficiency in Python or R programming
measurement of tree dimensions
work in rugged and adverse weather conditions
plant species identification skills
Nice-to-have
knowledge of retention silviculture literature
experience with remote sensing methods
ability to train interns on protocols
modeling tree growth by overstory density
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in forest ecosystem management
Completed coursework in silviculture, remote sensing, GIS, spatial analysis
Valid driver’s license and motor vehicle records check