RESEARCH AIDE Forest Ecosystem Restoration & Ecology Lab, The Ohio State University (http://oardc.osu.edu/ferel/index.htm)
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to assist with an on- going study of the regeneration dynamics of mixed-pine forest ecosystems at the Seney National Wildlife Refuge (SNWR), located in the eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Specific duties include collecting and measuring forest plant communities, soils and seed banks, and downed woody debris from field locations across SNWR, including the Seney Wilderness Area. Pay rate: $8.50/hour (housing included on site at SNWR). Period: June 15 – August 31 (end date negotiable) Experience: Considerable field experience desired, with previous experience collecting and organizing data from forest ecosystems, and experience with GPS, preferred. Location: SNWR is one of the largest and most remote National Wildlife Refuges in the eastern United States. Located in the eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan, SNWR has some of the best remaining examples of old-growth red pine and eastern white pine forests in the Lake States. A variety of recreational opportunities are nearby, with the shores of Lake Superior and Lake Michigan within an hour’s drive. For more information about SNWR, visit http://www.fws.gov/midwest/seney/. To apply: Please send email and resume to Dr. Charles Goebel ([email protected]).
