We are recruiting for 2 positions in the College of Forestry at Oregon State University to support the Elliott State Research Forest (ESRF). The ESRF is newly established 82,000 acre state research forest in the southern Oregon Coast Range that is managed by the Oregon Department of State Lands. For more information on the ESRF: https://www.oregon.gov/dsl/pages/elliott.aspx
1 Environmental Field Instrumentation Specialist
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 involves overseeing the planning, testing, installation, maintenance, and quality control of instruments and communication network. For full consideration apply before March 13, 2025 with a closing date of March 27,2024.
For a more complete description and to apply:
https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/165177
2 Data System Specialist
This position leads the design, implementation, and management of comprehensive data collection systems 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 involves overseeing the full data lifecycle, from initial collection through long-term preservation, ensuring alignment with OSU’s IT infrastructure and compliance standards while respecting tribal data sovereignty requirements. Key responsibilities include developing secure database systems, implementing real-time data streaming capabilities, creating web-based data portals, and establishing robust backup and disaster recovery protocols. For full consideration apply before March 13, 2025 with a closing date of March 27,2024.
For a more complete description and to apply: