TES Research Assistant - Chen

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

There will be training provided for tree‑planting techniques, plot design, GPS use, data apps, symptom recognition, and field safety.

Requisition Number TES
3106P

Home Org Name Forestry Wildlife and Environment

Division Name College of Forestry, Wildlife, and Environment

Position Title TES Research Assistant - Chen

Estimated Hours Per Week 40

Anticipated Length of Assignment 6 months

Join our field crew to establish mixed‑species plantings and monitor forest health at research and demonstration sites. You will plant trees, set up and map plots, measure stand structure, and document health indicators that support climate‑resilient forestry.

Temporary Employment Services (TES), a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources, is an in‑house support center established to meet the temporary employment needs of the university. TES provides qualified and dedicated temporary employees in a wide variety of occupations to meet the staffing needs throughout the campus. Temporary employees are hired for a variety of reasons with the most common being:

• Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time
• Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads
• Assistance with special projects
• Seasonal work

If you are looking for an employment opportunity, TES is a great way to showcase your professional skills and assist Auburn University while gaining valuable work experience within higher education.

AU student employees are not eligible for TES.

• Plant bare‑root and container seedlings; verify spacing; install flags/shelters; record survival
• Monument plot corners, mark transects, collect GPS points, and set photo stations
• Measure diameter at breast height, total height, live crown ratio; tally stems and species
• Document crown condition, defoliation, cankers, insect signs, and storm damage using field guides
• Rapid canopy/understory cover estimates; occasional shallow soil sampling (0–10 cm)
• Enter data on a tablet/phone; attach photos; perform basic quality checks
• Follow heat, hydration, and PPE protocols; maintain tools and gear

• Life‑Changing Impact
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  Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence
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  We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You
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  Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama
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  The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top‑ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone
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  Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

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• Dependable, safety‑first
• Able to hike 3–5 miles/day and lift up to 40 pounds
• Willing to work 6–8‑hour field days
• Careful with measurements and data entry.

Coursework or experience in forestry, ecology, biology, environmental science, agriculture, or geography; familiarity with diameter tapes, clinometers, GPS, or mobile data apps; valid driver’s license.

$10.00/hour

City position is located in Auburn

State position is located in Alabama

11/04/2025

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There will be training provided for tree‑planting techniques, plot design, GPS use, data apps, symptom recognition, and field safety.

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