Project Research Assistant
About The Position
We seek to hire one or more part-time field assistants to help maintain experimental infrastructure and collect field data in two research projects at Martell Forest, about nine miles from the Purdue campus. Hours are flexible. Specific duties:Work alongside a field technician and postdoctoral researcher to maintain “rainout” structures, install moisture and sap flux sensors, collect tree water stress data, and help with other related tasks. Most work will be outdoors, but some lab work is likely. Positions will be based in West Lafayette, Indiana, but individuals will be employed remotely by the Carnegie Institution for Science, and will be part of the research group led by Staff Scientist, Dr. Jeff Dukes.
Requirements
- Responsible
- Reliable
- Accountable
- Enthusiastic about learning new skills
- Good at communicating and taking direction
- Comfortable hiking off-trail and working outdoors in the forest, in frequently hot or inclement weather conditions
- Dealing with bugs and poison ivy
- Climbing ladders
- Working with battery-powered construction tools
- Comfortable lifting 25 pounds
- Occasionally engaging in strenuous physical activity in the field
Nice To Haves
- Experience with plant identification
- Familiarity with forest measurement techniques
- Experience with sensors, dataloggers, and electrical circuits
- Experience with workshop and technical skills
- Knowledge of basic field first aid
- Degree or enrollment in courses in biology, environmental sciences, engineering, earth systems, forestry, or a related field
Responsibilities
- Maintain “rainout” structures
- Install moisture and sap flux sensors
- Collect tree water stress data
- Assist with other related tasks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
