Hello all,
*The DeRose Silviculture and Applied Forest Ecology lab is searching for technicians to conduct fieldwork in Northwestern Utah this summer.* We are hiring three positions – *two forest ecology technicians and one senior technician* – to collect data for a project examining how landscape factors influence pinyon-juniper woodland diversity and demographic structure. Technician responsibilities will include collecting silvicultural, vegetation, soil, and landscape data across sites in Utah, Nevada, and Idaho along with data management and submission. Please see the detailed descriptions of each position below for more information: *Forest ecology technicians: $18.00/hr* *April 28th – August 30th or by availability* *Qualifications* – high school diploma, valid driver’s license, proficiency with Microsoft Excel, experience/willingness to work long days in hot and dry environments, ability to hike six miles carrying a 15lbs pack. *Preferred* – college undergraduate or recent graduate, experience conducting fieldwork, experience collecting and managing data. *Responsibilities* – collect vegetation and landscape data, notate and manage data, operate field vehicles, maintain safe working conditions, learn and follow field protocol. *Senior technician: $22.00/hr* *April 14th – September 18th or by availability* *Qualifications* – bachelor’s degree in biology or other relevant field, valid driver’s license, experience with conducting fieldwork, experience with collecting vegetation and/or landscape data, able to hike six miles carrying a 15lbs pack. *Preferred* – experience with forestry data collection methods, experience analyzing tree-ring data, experience coordinating and leading fieldwork, WFA certification. *Responsibilities* – collect vegetation and landscape data, notate and manage data, operate and assess field vehicles, lead and supervise field crew, maintain safe working conditions, foster respectful and welcoming working environment. Fieldwork will be based out of Grouse Creek, UT with frequent travel between Grouse Creek and Utah State University’s Logan campus. Field housing complete with internet, laundry, and especially air conditioning will be provided in Grouse Creek for the entirety of the summer. We can also assist in finding housing in Logan if desired. To apply for this position, please send an email to roland.q.eckh...@usu.edu with the position title in the subject, 1-2 paragraphs outlining your experience and reason for applying, and a resume or CV attached. Applications are accepted on rolling admission, though priority will be given to applicants who apply by March 10th. Roland Eckhart (he/him/his) Master’s Student in Ecology DeRose Silviculture and Applied Forest Ecology Lab Wildland Resources Utah State University |roland.q.eckh...@usu.edu| *Utah State University campuses reside on the ancestral lands of the Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Indians, Navajo Nation, Ute Indian Tribe, Northwestern Band of Shoshone, Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah, San Juan Southern Paiute, Skull Valley Band of Goshute, White Mesa Band of the Ute Mountain Ute, and perhaps more of which we are ignorant. We acknowledge these peoples as the original caretakers of these lands and respect their communities past, present, and future. * To unsubscribe from this list please go to https://community.esa.org/confirm/?u=RhPWqPxFwODKvbkiT32nkIqRrsiSgulp
