Part-time Seasonal Field Technologist

Penn State Golf Courses

University Park, Pennsylvania, US
On-site
Python or r programming language proficiency
Strong plant species identification skills
Work in remote, rugged environments
The Penn State Golf Courses is seeking a part-time seasonal Field Technologist to assist with data collection and analysis on research projects focused on vegetation dynamics in mixed-oak hardwood stands. The ideal candidate should have a relevant bachelor’s degree, proficiency in Python or R, and strong plant identification skills. ###

Job Summary

  • Assist with data collection and analysis on two research projects studying vegetation dynamics in young mixed-oak hardwoods stands.
  • Supervise field crews, train interns on measurement protocols, and perform weekly audits to ensure data quality.
  • Oversee mapping of study sites using unmanned aerial vehicles and model the effect of overstory tree retention on young sapling growth.

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The Penn State Golf Courses is seeking a part-time seasonal Field Technologist to assist with data collection and analysis on research projects focused on vegetation dynamics in mixed-oak hardwood stands. The ideal candidate should have a relevant bachelor’s degree, proficiency in Python or R, and strong plant identification skills. ###

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Python or R programming language proficiency
  • Strong plant species identification skills
  • Work in remote, rugged environments
  • Adverse weather conditions
  • Travel to study sites in personal vehicle

Nice-to-have

  • Recent literature on retention silviculture
  • Early rotation treatments
  • Remote sensing methods in forestry

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in forest ecosystem management
  • Coursework in silviculture, remote sensing, GIS, and spatial analysis
  • Valid driver's license

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