Site Technician/ Engineer needed:
/Overview:/
Northern Minnesota is a focal point of potential climate warming
impacts because it sits at the transition between the boreal and
temperate forest zones. The /B4WARMED /experiment (/Boreal Forest
Warming at an Ecotone in Danger) i/s a unique manipulative experiment
that warms both plants and soil in the field without the use of chambers
to emulate future climate scenarios. This experiment examines how tree
seedlings and germinants respond to predicted warming with respect to
physiology, phenology, growth, and survival.//
/Position:/
The B4WARMED experiment uses sensor feedback to elevate soil and
aboveground temperature at two remote field sites. We are seeking a
curious, creative, and dedicated problem solver to maintain this
experiment. Initial position offering is temporary but applicant will
be considered for full-time position pending administration approval.
/Job Description: /
Field work will be split between two research sites at the Cloquet
Forestry Center in Cloquet, MN, and the Hubachek Wilderness Research
Center in Ely, MN. Individual workers home base may be at either of
these locations and lodging will be available if needed. Both research
sites in beautiful settings and provide access to the vast natural areas
of Northern Minnesota including the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Skills needed:
- Working knowledge of LOGGERNET, Loggernet programming, and other
Campbell Scientific Systems.
- Ability to deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot various sensors.
- Working knowledge of electrical components.
- Ability to do field work and travel to remote field sites.
- Assist with scientific data collection, supervision of up to 3 people.
Responsibilities :
1. Keep experiment site running, troubleshoot, and maintain site
integrity.
2. Data collecting and organization.
3. Maintain loggernet systems at two remote sites.
4. Assist other site technicians with biological measurements.
/ /
/Contact:/
Hiring will remain open until position is filled.
Please send resume including relevant experiences and class work along
with two references and dates available to:
Roy Rich
email: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
Department of Forest Resources
University of Minnesota
1530 Cleveland Ave N.
St Paul, MN 55108 USA
/The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer///
