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Hydrologic and Ecologic Technician

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$19 - $26/hr

Our ecologic and hydrologic research team at Eden Hall requires three student employees to assist in invasive plant removal, data collection and management, and equipment maintenance during the Fall ...

Chatham

Hydrologic and Ecologic Technician

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$19 - $26/hr

Our ecologic and hydrologic research team at Eden Hall requires three student employees to assist in invasive plant removal, data collection and management, and equipment maintenance during the ...

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Hydrologic and Ecologic Technician

Chatham

Pittsburgh, PA • On-site

$19 - $26/hr

Part-time

Posted 28 days ago

Job description

We value our students! If you see an open position that is right for you, we encourage you to apply!

Our ecologic and hydrologic research team at Eden Hall requires three student employees to assist in invasive plant removal, data collection and management, and equipment maintenance during the Fall 2026 semester. This project, Hydrologic Impacts of Plant Invasions (HIPI) is funded by a National Science Foundation grant.

Your tasks:

  • 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.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Learning to use forestry equipment (chainsaws, wood chippers, etc.)

  • Native and invasive plant identification

  • Data management

  • Utilizing HOBO-Onset software to download data

All current student employees should notify their other manager(s) if you work multiple jobs on campus at the same time. Additionally, students may not work more than 20 hours per week (combined between all campus jobs) during the academic year. Students may not exceed 980 work hours per calendar year.

Student jobs do not automatically roll over to the next academic year or summer.

Chatham University strives to promote a campus environment that understands and embraces multiculturalism while increasing individuals' intercultural competence. We actively work to build and sustain a diverse and culturally vibrant campus, which promotes employee and student success and retention.

Chatham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Chatham University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital or family status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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