Field Technicians Summer 2017 The O’Hara and Battles research labs at UC Berkeley are seeking multiple field technicians to collect data in the central Sierra Nevada during summer 2017. Field crews will collect data for multiple projects, including the Sierra Nevada Watershed Ecosystem Enhancement Project (SWEEP) and a project related to recent pine beetle and drought-related tree mortality. Field sites include Yosemite National Park, Stanislaus National Forest, and Blodgett Forest Research Station. The field season is expected to begin May 22 and extend through mid- August.
Applicants must be able to work a flexible 40-hour work week, typically with 10 hour workdays. Camping and multiple night backpacking trips may be required, depending on field site location. Technicians will be spending extended periods in remote areas without cell phone coverage and may be exposed to hazards such as steep slopes, snakes, ticks, and falling timber. Applicants must be willing to work in the field during all weather conditions and hike on rough terrain. We will pay competitive hourly rates that will vary with qualifications. Desired qualifications: - Experience with vegetation inventory and forest measurement tools - Knowledge of California species identification To apply, please email Lauren Cox ([email protected]) a brief statement of interest and experience, a current resume, and contact information for two references.
