Field Assistant needed to assist Ph.D. graduate student for carbon accounting project of northern boreal mixedwoods. Project is part of a larger study examining the distribution and use of downed woody debris in mixedwood forests in northern Ontario. Project work would take place in Northeastern Ontario based out of Kapuskasing. Duties would include 1) tree mensuration; 2) collection and identification of plant samples; 3) sampling of organic and mineral soil through coring and pit digging. Wages are commensurate with experience. Applicants must be physically fit and willing to work under sometimes inclement conditions. Accommodations will be at field camps, with some camping on occasion. As a large amount of driving will take place on gravel and logging roads, road experience and a full G licence is an asset. Start date will be between May 15th and June 1st with fieldwork continuing for approximately 3 months (depending on availability of applicant). If interested pl! ease send resume or an email describing your research interests and experience (less than one page) along with at least 2 references to email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.
