Research Technician Position Position description: A research technician position is available to work on a project assessing the impact of climate change on productivity and carbon cycling in the Superior National Forest, Minnesota. A joint effort between the USFS Northern Research Station, the Superior National Forest, and the Department of Forest Resources at the University of Minnesota, this project will utilize field methods to characterize past responses of forest ecosystems to environmental change and incorporate those results into simulation models and forest-wide future assessments of productivity and carbon cycling.
Applicant requirements: Applicants should have a bachelors degree (masters degree preferred) in forestry, natural resources, environmental science, ecology or biology, and should have previous field experience. Experience with dendrochronology and/or geographic information systems (GIS) is preferred. Applicants must be willing and able to work efficiently in a relatively remote forested setting as part of a research team. Responsibilities: Work will involve extensive field work and data analysis, including the collection and analysis of tree-ring, forest soils, vegetation, GIS, and fine and coarse woody debris data. This position will begin in fall 2009 and is currently available for 2 years, with possible extension depending on the availability of funds. This position will be hired through the University of Minnesota and located in Grand Rapids, MN, with frequent overnight travel to the Superior National Forest. Salary is commensurate with level of experience. Interested candidates should contact: Interested candidates please email a letter describing their background, qualifications and interests along with a CV to Dr. John Bradford ([email protected]) by August 15, 2009. Inquiries can be directed to Dr. John Bradford ([email protected]) or Dr. Tony DAmato ([email protected]).
