Summer Field Opportunity in Forest Ecology and Management in Western Montana
The University of Montana’s Forest Ecology lab (http://www.cfc.umt.edu/forestecology) is seeking to hire field research assistants to join a 3-4 person crew for summer 2014 in western Montana. Work will be conducted at Lubrecht Experimental Forest in the Blackfoot River drainage and the Bob Marshall Wilderness. Work will include: • Installing long-term research plots at Lubrecht Experimental Forest • Identifying, measuring, and stem mapping mixed conifer stands in both areas to quantify spatial patterns and establish pretreatment baselines • Taking and implementing hemispherical photographs to quantify canopy openness • Learning about how different treatment types (e.g. restoration, fuels treatments) influence snow hydrology Qualification: Positions are best suited for individuals that: have or are working toward a degree in forest or environmental sciences; are interested in forest restoration, silviculture, or forest ecology; and have some previous experience sampling vegetation. Candidates must be able to effectively work as a team, be detail oriented, and be able to solve problems with minimal supervision. Candidates must also be in good physical condition and able to work long hours in adverse weather. Salary: $8.50 to $13.50/hr depending on experience • Summer work study students are encouraged to apply Duration and Schedule: Positions can start as early as late May and continue as late as late September 2014. Exact start and end dates are negotiable and the crew will have flexibility to set the schedule. Application process: Application review will be on a rolling basis until positions are filled. To apply, assemble as a single PDF and email to [email protected]: 1) a one page cover letter describing your interests, qualifications, degree program, and relevant coursework; 2) your dates of availability; 3) A resume or CV; 4) contact information for two references with firsthand knowledge of you work experience (no need to send letters) For more information please contact Eryn Schneider ([email protected]) or call 605.212.5717
