The Department of Forestry and Natural Resources at Purdue University seeks qualified applicants to coordinate a large multidisciplinary project which examines the relationship of silvicultural practices to changes in plants and animal species within forests across Indiana. The successful applicant will supervise workers, implement field protocols for sampling of vegetation and fauna, analyze data from field sampling for summary reports and publishable manuscripts, and communicate and coordinate with various personnel of state agencies, The Nature Conservancy, and partners from other universities. A
M.S. degree in Forestry or closely related field is required. One year of experience in field sampling for vertebrates and plants is necessary. Applicants must have a working knowledge of general silvicultural operations and computer data programs used for organizing and analyzing field data. Proficiency with Excel, Access, GPS and statistical packages is necessary. Applicants must be able to lift and carry 25 to 50 pounds frequently and 60 pounds occasionally. =20 =20 Salary range: $33,000-$35,000. =20 Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately and continue until the position is filled. Anticipated start date is in early April but negotiable. Questions can be directed to John Dunning ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). Applications should be sent directly to Human Resources, Purdue University, accessed through www.purdue.edu/jobs/. Please refer to position number 1159-225-0702. =20 Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action Employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. =20 =20
