• TES Research Assistant - Chen

    Auburn University (Auburn, AL)


    Position Details

    Position Information

    Requisition Number

    TES3106P

    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

    Job Summary

    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

    + Emergencies

     

    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 forTES .

    Essential Functions

    + Plant bareroot and container seedlings; verify spacing; install flags/shelters; record survival

    + Monument plot corners, mark transects, collectGPS 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, andPPE protocols; maintain tools and gear

     

    Why Work at Auburn?

     

    + **Life-Changing Impact** : Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.

    + **Culture of Excellence** : We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.

    + **We’re Here for You** : Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.

    + **Sweet Home Alabama** : 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** : Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

     

    Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

    Minimum Qualifications

    + Dependable, safety-first

    + Comfortable outdoors in heat/cold/light rain

    + 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.

    Desired Qualifications

    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.

     

    Posting Detail Information

     

    Salary Range

     

    $10.00/hour

     

    Work Hours

     

    40/hrs per week. M - F, 8:00am - 5:00pm

    City position is located in:

    Auburn

    State position is located:

    Alabama

     

    Posting Date

     

    11/04/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

     

    It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit theirwebsite (https://auburn.edu/administration/eoc/) to learn more.

     

    Special Instructions to Applicants

     

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

     

    Quick Link for Internal Postings

     

    https://www.auemployment.com/postings/56796

     

    Documents Needed to Apply

    Required Documents

    1. Resume

    Optional Documents

    1. Cover Letter