Field Botanist –Temporary, full-time position. Pay: $11/hour plus housing. Dates: May 23 – August 20, 2011 (starting and ending dates are negotiable)
Location: Morgan-Monroe and Yellowwood State Forests near Bloomington, IN Qualifications: College coursework in botany, forestry, and/or environmental science. Knowledge of plant taxonomy and the flora of southern Indiana is required. Experience collecting field data is desired. Position requires a valid driver’s license and the ability and willingness to work outdoors in remote locations, rough terrain, and potentially inclement weather conditions. Current undergraduate students and recent B.S. graduates are encouraged to apply. Duties: This position will collect field data for a long-term research project that examines the effects of forest management on the ecology of hardwood forests as part of the Hardwood Ecosystem Experiment (HEE; http://www.purdue.edu/fnr/HEE/index.htm). Primary duties for the entire period will include the sampling of vegetation in the herbaceous and shrub layers to determine the response of plant species composition and diversity to deer herbivory. Additional activities may include assisting the HEE general field crew in conducting overstory tree sampling, aural bird surveys, small-mammal trapping, and insect surveys. This position requires strong plant (tree and herbaceous species) identification skills. To apply: Send or email a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references by May 11, 2011. Please include a description of pertinent coursework and experience in the cover letter. Contact: Dr. Mike Jenkins, Purdue University, 715 State Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907. E-mail: [email protected], Phone: 765-494-3602.
