The University of Vermont, Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural
Resources is seeking an undergraduate research assistant to assist on a
field study examining the impacts of Asian long-horned beetle on mixed
hardwood forests in central Massachusetts. The students will work with a
multidisciplinary team of graduate students and scientists from the
University of Vermont, U.S. Forest Service Northern Research Station,
and Harvard Forest.
Applicant requirements:Applicants should have a background in forestry,
natural resources, environmental science, ecology or biology.A working
knowledge of tree identification and common forest measurements is
strongly desired.Applicants must be willing and able to work efficiently
in remote forested settings as part of a research team.Applicants must
also be able to hike through varied terrain to reach study areas and be
willing to work long hours outdoors.
Responsibilities: Work will involve extensive field work, including the
collection of vegetation and woody debris data. The position begins
early June 2018 and ends mid/late August and will be based out of the
Harvard Forest in Petersham, MA.Housing expenses will be provided.Hourly
wage will vary from $11-$12 depending on work experience.
Interested candidates should e-mail a letter describing their
background, qualifications and interests along with a resuméto Emma Sass
([email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>) by March 23, 2018.
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Anthony D'Amato
Associate Professor
Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources
University of Vermont
204E Aiken Center
Burlington, VT 05405
Phone: (802) 656-8030
FAX: (802) 656-8683
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.uvm.edu/rsenr/tonydamato/
