Faculty Research Assistant: Environmental Instrumentation Specialist
Oregon State University
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Posted: 14-Mar-25
Location: Corvallis, Oregon
Internal Number: 165177
Internal Job Number: P08875UF
Description:
The Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term Faculty Research Assistant: Environmental Instrumentation Specialist position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Department Head.
Funding for this position lasts through 2028, and has the possibility of being renewed.
This position plays a critical role in designing, implementing and managing an integrated environmental instrument network for the Elliott State Research Forest (ESRF) in the Southern Oregon Coast Range. This position plays a pivotal role in establishing and maintaining the digital infrastructure that will support long-term research initiatives and environmental monitoring across this 82,000-acre living laboratory.
This position involves overseeing the planning, testing, installation, maintenance, and quality control of instruments and communication network. The incumbent collaborates with various groups, including researchers, agencies, and tribal communities in determining instrumentation and placement, while working closely with the Data System Specialist to ensure seamless integration of data and instrumentation. The position applies expertise in field-deployed sensors, wireless communications, and data management to help the ESRF establish a baseline for future research programs and infrastructure, analyze research data, and communicate scientific findings.
Requires Bachelor's degree in discipline appropriate to the field in which research is being conducted.
Requirements :
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, environmental science, forestry, hydrology, geospatial science, or related field
Demonstrated experience with field sampling equipment, data loggers, and wireless communication systems
Experience programming and maintaining field-based sensor networks and radio telemetry systems
Demonstrated ability to implement data quality assurance protocols
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to evolving technology
Proven ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and experiences
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Potential to contribute to publications and technical reports
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.
Type:
Some field work is required, along with travel to the ESRF site. Ability to drive on forest roads, to traverse difficult (rough/uneven) terrain to field sites to conduct field work in inclement weather is required. Some evening and weekend work may be required.
Additional Salary Information: Salary is commensurate with skills, education, and experience.
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