The U.S. Forest Service Pacific Southwest Research Station anticipates filling two to three temporary summer positions (approximately mid June until mid September) to assist with forest ecology research at the Stanislaus-Tuolumne Experimental Forest, 35 miles east of Sonora in the Central Sierra Nevada, near Pinecrest Lake. The Experimental Forest is in a spectacular location just west of the Emigrant Wilderness and north of Yosemite National Park and contains some of finest remnant old-growth sugar pine mixed conifer forest outside of the National Parks. Two research projects are being developed: 1.) a study of how stand spatial structure influences natural forest regeneration and affects resilience to wildfire, and 2.) an investigation of methods for minimizing mortality of large pines when fire is reintroduced after a long period of fire suppression. Duties will include inventorying the 1700 acre Experimental Forest to determine the optimal location for experiments (yes, getting paid to hike!!), laying out study units with GPS and GIS, and taking preliminary stand structure data. We will also be re-mapping forest stands originally mapped in 1929 to better understand long-term forest development after different types of logging. This job is an excellent opportunity for students interested in gaining field experience. Pay commensurate with education and experience (GS 4 = $12.36/hr, GS-5 = $13.83/hr [completed undergraduate degree]). Seasonal housing may be available on the Experimental Forest.
Qualifications: o Must be a student or will become a student in the fall. o Coursework in forestry or ecology, GIS or GPS skills a plus but not necessary o Hard worker interested in being outdoors and capable of hiking long distances o OK with inclement weather and the occasional mosquito and stinging bee o Capable of living and working closely together with others Please send resume, including the name, title, address, phone number, and email address of at least three references to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Job is open until filled. For more information contact: Eric Knapp or Malcolm North [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] (530) 226-2555 (530) 754-7398
