Undergrad Forestry Research Assistant

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Campus, IL, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Professional Services • Social Impact
The Role
Conducts forestry research for approximately 10 hours per week during the 2026/2027 school year. Responsibilities include collecting field data, processing samples, managing data, preparing experiments, and potentially coordinating other student employees. The role requires sound judgment, organization, customer service, professionalism, integrity, and previous student assistant experience or related knowledge.
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Job Title:Undergrad Forestry Research Assistant

Department:FAES | School of Environment and Natural Resources-JM

SENR is hiring an undergraduate forestry research assistant to work approximately 10/hours per week during the 2026/2027 school year. Responsibilities will include field data collection, sample processing, data management, and preparing experiments.

Responsibilities will be moderate and less routine and will require responsibility and good judgement. May coordinate activities for other student employees.  Requires providing excellent customer service, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work in a professional environment.  Requires previous experience and knowledge or skill in student assistant role.  Represent the department and the university with the highest degree of integrity applying OSU mission and shared values. 

Additional Information:

Location:Kottman Hall (0340)

Position Type:Temporary (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:10

Shift:First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.  A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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Skills Required

  • Previous experience, knowledge, or skill in a student assistant role
  • Ability to perform field data collection, sample processing, data management, and experiment preparation
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Ability to work responsibly and exercise good judgment in a professional environment
  • Successful completion of a background check
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31,123 Employees
Year Founded: 1870

What We Do

The Salmon P. Chase Center for Civics, Culture, and Society was established by the State of Ohio in 2023 to research and teach the historical ideas, traditions, and texts that have shaped the American constitutional order.

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