We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented individual with knowledge of forest management and hardwood ecosystems to coordinate the Hardwood Ecosystem Experiment (HEE), a long-term, large-scale study of responses of forest ecosystems to management. HEE is a multi-university project led by the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources at Purdue University, in cooperation with the Indiana Division of Forestry. The project began in 2006 and examines plant, vertebrate, and invertebrate responses to several types of forest management in replicated treatment and control areas of Morgan-Monroe and Yellowwood state forests of southern Indiana.
Project Coordination: The successful applicant will serve as point-of-contact for DNR staff, HEE researchers, graduate students, media, and the public. The coordinator will schedule and attend HEE committee meetings, and report minutes of the Executive Committee meetings. The coordinator will maintain files that document decisions, protocol changes, publications, and other project information. Responsibilities include assembly of the HEE annual report, planning/coordination of the HEE annual meeting, and development/distribution of a quarterly HEE newsletter. Coordinate photo documentation of timber harvest areas with DNR. Field Supervision/Data Management: Hire research technicians to work on summer field crews, arrange housing and transportation accommodations for field crews, schedule and assist with training, and inventory, purchase and distribute equipment used by field crews. Coordinate field sampling activities with state property land managers and serve as liaison between research staff and leader(s) of field crews. Supervise field sampling, perform quality control of data collected, and archive data. Work closely with researchers and database manager to organize data. Maintain and update geo-referenced database. Qualifications: M.S. + 1 year experience in forestry, wildlife, or related discipline, or B.S. + 2 years experience. Proficiency with data management software (Excel, Access, ArcGIS) and standard statistical packages is required. Good verbal and written communication skills are essential. Experience supervising research teams and managing budgets is highly desirable. Knowledge of Midwestern flora and fauna is helpful. Application: The position is available March 16, 2009, and applications will be accepted immediately. Please email inquiries with a resume and contact telephone numbers and email addresses for three references to [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> . Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Purdue University is an equal access/equal opportunity/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. Rob Swihart Professor and Head Department of Forestry and Natural Resources Purdue University West Lafayette, IN 47907-2061 PH: 765-494-3590
