Forest Ecology Field Crew 2 positions for summer 2008
The Biscuit Fire 6 Years After Forest Responses to Varying Levels of Fire Severity DESCRIPTION: Conduct ecological research in forests burned in the 2002 Biscuit Fire in the Siskiyou Mountains of southwest Oregon. Crew members will establish research plots to assess forest structure, understory vegetation, tree growth, tree regeneration, and forest fuels across a gradient of fire severity. Positions are best suited for recent graduates or upper-level undergrads who are giving serious consideration to advanced study or professional work in forest ecology. QUALIFICATIONS: In your cover letter describe how you meet the following qualifications: Previous field experience in ecological research is required. Familiarity identifying and measuring forest understory and overstory vegetation of the Pacific Northwest is preferred. Preference given to individuals with experience working long hours in rugged terrain, dense vegetation, and weather that ranges from extreme heat to rain. Able to work and live cooperatively with others. Comfortable with camping for a week at a time. Organized work habits. Attentive to detail. Legible handwriting. Valid drivers license required. Experience driving narrow mountain roads helpful. Experience using a GPS unit, increment borer, forest mensuration equipment, aerial photos. First aid/CPR certification is a plus. LOGISTICS: Work schedule will typically consist of eight 10-hour days in a row, followed by six days off. Camping will be necessary due to the remote location of the study area. We will leave from Corvallis at the beginning of each work period and return to Corvallis for the six days off. You must provide your own camping gear (tent, sleeping bag, etc.), day pack, rain gear and work boots. Note: job hazards include steep rocky slopes and exposure to poison oak and tanoak dust. DURATION: June 16 to mid-September, 2008 SALARY: $12 - $14 / hour, depending on qualifications and experience, plus per diem. CLOSING DATE: March 15, 2008 TO APPLY, SEND THE FOLLOWING: Cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications, dates of availability, and the names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of two references. Resume Copies of college transcripts SEND APPLICATION TO: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information: Rob Pabst Department of Forest Science 321 Richardson Hall Oregon State University Corvallis, OR 97331 FAX: (541) 737-1393
