Field Research Assistants – Vegetation Sampling Forest Landscape Ecology Lab Department of Forest & Wildlife Ecology University of Wisconsin – Madison
We are looking to hire 2-3 undergraduate or recently graduated students to work as field assistants for an on-going study in northern hardwood-hemlock forests of the Flambeau River State Forest in rural north central Wisconsin http://landscape.forest.wisc.edu/projects/flambeau/. This study uses experimental manipulations of forest structure and herbivory to examine methods of restoring old-growth forest composition, structure and function to the understory of younger second-growth forests.
Duties: Field assistants will collect post-treatment data on the spatial distribution of approximately 200 species of vascular plants (tree seedlings, shrubs, herbaceous annuals and perennials, including grasses and sedges). Other tasks may include measuring the corresponding microclimate. If possible, sampling will commence early in the spring to coincide with the phenology of the spring ephemerals (~ April 15th).
Desired Skills: Applicants should demonstrate: the ability to work as part of a team in a remote forest setting (supervised as well as under a minimal amount of supervision), written and verbal communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, the ability to follow field and lab protocols, organizational skills, training and/or experience in plant identification.
Wage: $8-9.00 per hour. Housing and daily travel to research site is provided.
To Apply: Please send a current resume and cover letter via email indicating your education, experience and availability, as well as the names and contact information for three references to Julia Burton ([email protected]). Evaluation of applications will begin immediately and continue until all positions are filled.
-- Julia Burton Forest Landscape Ecology Lab http://landscape.forest.wisc.edu/ Dept. of Forest & Wildlife Ecology University of Wisconsin-Madison Phone 608.265.6321 Fax 608.262.9922
