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Chatham University ยท 4 months ago

Hydrologic and Ecologic Technician

positionPittsburgh, PA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad

Chatham University is seeking student employees to join their ecologic and hydrologic research team at Eden Hall. The role involves assisting with invasive plant removal, data collection, and equipment maintenance as part of a National Science Foundation funded project.

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Responsibilities

Removing invasive shrub plants from the research plots located in the Eden Hall forests
Downloading data from soil moisture sensors, photosynthetically active radiation sensors, and rain gauges. Uploading that data to the shared folder
Maintaining equipment - checking batteries, checking for damage, etc

Qualification

Data managementNativeInvasive plant identificationHOBO-Onset softwareForestry equipment operationEquipment maintenance

Required

Ability to assist in invasive plant removal
Ability to download data from soil moisture sensors, photosynthetically active radiation sensors, and rain gauges
Ability to upload data to the shared folder
Ability to maintain equipment - checking batteries, checking for damage, etc
Willingness to learn to use forestry equipment (chainsaws, wood chippers, etc.)
Ability to identify native and invasive plants
Ability to manage data
Ability to utilize HOBO-Onset software to download data

Company

Chatham University

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Chatham University, founded in 1869, is located in the vibrant Shadyside neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.
dateFounded in 1869
location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
http://www.chatham.edu/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Eileen Petula
Interim Chief Operating Officer
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Bill Campbell
Vice-President of Marketing & Communications/Chief Experience Officer
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