Summer Positions in Forest Ecology in western Oregon and Washington DESCRIPTION: Field crew positions are available to assist with long-term ecological research in forests of the Pacific Northwest. Crews will participate in vegetation studies as part of the Demonstration of Ecosystem Management Options (DEMO) experiment, a large-scale investigation of forest ecosystem responses to structural-retention harvests in western Oregon and Washington.
Information about DEMO and our vegetation studies in particular, can be found at our Web site: http://www.cfr.washington.edu/research.demo/ Field sites lie in the western Cascade Range of Washington and Oregon. Crews will sample permanent plots in experimental harvest units to characterize changes in vegetation composition and structure. Responsibilities will include identifying understory plant species, estimating plant abundance, and measuring coarse woody debris and ground conditions. These positions are best suited to upper-level undergraduates or recent graduates who are giving serious consideration to advanced study or professional work in forest ecology or silviculture. The nature of the work requires extended periods in the field (up to 8 consecutive days). Bunkhouse accommodations will be available for portions of the summer, but camping may be necessary at other times. QUALIFICATIONS: Previous field experience in sampling forest understory or other vegetation; familiarity with the flora of western Oregon and Washington; ability to utilize taxonomic keys and to collect and catalogue plant specimens. We seek individuals who can attend to details, have legible handwriting, can work long hours under strenuous field conditions (e.g., steep slopes, dense vegetation, and inclement weather), and can work and live cooperatively with others. SALARY: $12.00/hr or more depending on qualifications/past experience DURATION: ~15 June to ~15 September 2008 CLOSING DATE: 7 March 2008 TO APPLY SEND THE FOLLOWING: * HANDWRITTEN cover letter that includes information about your interests and qualifications; dates of availability; and names, phone numbers, and email addresses of two references. * typewritten resume * copies of college transcripts or professional work products * two letters of reference ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SHOULD BE SENT TO: Shelley Evans, College of Forest Resources, Box 352100, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195-2100 FOR MORE INFORMATION: Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED], Phone: 206-543-9792
