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Part-Time SP Bird ID Technologist - Forest Carbon and Birds

The Pennsylvania State University
remote work
United States, Pennsylvania, University Park
201 Old Main (Show on map)
Sep 09, 2025
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS We are seeking one undergraduate student in Forest Resources and one undergraduate student in Wildlife and Fisheries Science to join our team during the 2025 fall season, with possibility to extend it through spring 2026. The selected students will work as crew members on a multidisciplinary research project focused on Carbon Stewardship and Bird Habitat in central Pennsylvania. As part of this project, students will also have the opportunity to develop a personal capstone project. Duties and responsibilities may include: Processing audio data collected from ARU (autonomous recording unit) devices Identifying bird songs and calls by sound Learning and applying classifier software to identify bird species Writing reports and contributing to data summaries Collaborating with project staff and being open to co-authoring publications Qualifications: The candidates must have knowledge of basic informatics, basic forest ecology and silviculture, and work in a team with a research technician. Ideally, but not required, the candidate will have previous experience working outdoors identifying plants and birds (by song and sight) in Pennsylvania forests. Application: Submit a cover letter and resume, and the names and contact information of at least one professional reference with your application in WorkDay. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed 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. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines