JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Summer Ecology Field Tech Dates: Early/Mid May through Mid August, 2009 Location: Tongass National Forest, Juneau, Alaska
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 10th, 2009 The position advertised is for one (1) full-time field technician to assist a Colorado State University graduate student in data collection. This project is to study the wetland to upland forest ecosystem gradient in Southeast Alaska. The study will look specifically into the hydrologic processes that create and characterize this gradient and how plant species are distributed along gradients. RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties include conducting vegetation surveys (identifying plants, abundance, species composition, and cover estimates), collecting soil and seed samples, counting seeds, and digging water wells. QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must possess a four-year degree or currently be enrolled at a college or university pursuing a degree in ecology, natural resource management, range management, forestry, or related major. Candidates must be in good physical condition, capable of working long days in the field on rugged terrain and under variable weather conditions. Digging wells will be hard, manual labor. Ability to work under these conditions is essential. Candidates should be comfortable in the backcountry; we may spend multiple nights camping in the field. Skills in the following areas are valuable: working well in an isolated team setting, wilderness safety and first aid training, and experience with backcountry travel. Experience with relevant fieldwork and plant identification skills are desirable, but not necessary. A valid drivers license and safe driving record are required. SALARY: $375/week plus housing at Tongass National Forest USFS Housing in Juneau, AK APPLICATION PROCESS: Email a 1-2 page resume and cover letter, including three references with telephone numbers and email addresses, to the contact information below. Please indicate availability, as dates are somewhat flexible. CONTACT: Sarah Bisbing, PhD Candidate Graduate Degree Program in Ecology Department of Forest, Rangeland, & Watershed Stewardship Colorado State University email: [email protected]
