Auburn University
TES Research Assistant - Chen
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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) 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 for TES.
Essential Functions
Plant bareroot 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
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.
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 (Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm)
Location: Auburn, Alabama
Posting Date: 11/04/2025
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 our
website
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.
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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) 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 for TES.
Essential Functions
Plant bareroot 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
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.
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 (Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm)
Location: Auburn, Alabama
Posting Date: 11/04/2025
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 our
website
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.
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