Penn State is looking to solve the problem of conducting field and laboratory work, including post-fire measurements, data management, and statistical analysis, with a focus on wildland fire and prescribed burning.
Requirements
- Knowledge of and experience with wildland fire, including prescribed burning, is preferred
- ability to conduct field work under harsh conditions
- ability to process litter samples and manage data
- ability to work with survey results and perform statistical analysis
- experience with data management and statistical analysis
- ability to write and perform administrative duties
- ability to work weekend hours
Responsibilities
- conduct field work, including post-fire measurements
- conduct laboratory work, including processing litter samples
- enter and manage data
- work with survey results
- perform data management and statistical analysis
- write and perform other administrative duties
- conduct weekend work as part of a short-term position
Other
- successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies
- compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988
- commitment to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status
- ability to work in a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives
- compliance with Penn State Policies, including those related to affirmative action and labor law
- degree requirements not specified, but applicants must be qualified
- travel requirements not specified, but field work may be required
- clearance requirements include successful completion of background check(s)
