UC Berkeley Fire Science Lab
Fire and Fire Surrogate 5 Year Resampling
Carbon Sequestration and Fire Risk Assessment
Project Manager: Gary Roller ([email protected])
Project Description:
This project will focus on the resampling of fire and fire surrogate
treatments at Blodgett Forest Research Station. Additional research will
examine carbon sequestration, soil chemical and physical properties, and
tree growth and mortality. Other work on smaller studies will be conducted
throughout the summer so some travel within California will be required.
Job Description:
Up to four field technicians are needed to assist a research associate in
forest structure, vegetation, and fuels measurements. Field tasks will
include but are not limited to: 1) typical forest inventory measurements,
2) fuel surveys, 3) tree coring, and 4) soil sampling. Field work will be
conducted in mixed conifer forests in the Tahoe, El Dorado, and Sierra
National Forests. Technicians are needed for up to 4 months of work and
start dates are flexible. Possible extensions are possible to allow for
work on a fire crew to perform prescribed burns later in the fall. This
position typically works eight 10-hour days with an early morning start,
followed by 6 days off. Housing is provided at all study sites but some
camping may be required!
Additional Qualifications:
Coursework or experience in forestry, natural resources management,
forest ecology, or related field is desired but not required.
Applicants with strong botany interest and proficiency in identifying
plants using keys are strongly preferred.
Knowledge and ability to safely operate chainsaws.
Use of spreadsheet applications; ability to use or learn to use handheld
data recorders, radios, GPS, and other field equipment
This position is physically demanding and will require the ability to
hike off trail and work on steep slopes in hot sun for long periods.
Applicants must also be willing to work in dense brush and in buggy
conditions. These positions are 100% field work.
Exposure to ticks, bees, rattlesnakes and other surprises are possible.
Technicians must be comfortable living in a bunkhouse or other shared
living facility during the work week.
Technicians must have own vehicle, valid drivers license, and may be
asked to drive to and from field sites.
TO APPLY: Please send a resume, cover letter, and 3 reference contacts to
the above project manager. Feel free to email the project manager with any
questions!
More information can be found at:
UC Berkeley Fire Science Lab
http://www.cnr.berkeley.edu/stephens-lab/index.htm
UC Berkeley Center for Forestry:
http://www.cnr.berkeley.edu/forestry/index.php
UC Berkeley Fire Surrogate Study:
http://www.cnr.berkeley.edu/fire-surrogate-study/
