Currently hiring technicians for summer 2012. Please do not reply to
this email but direct all inquiries and materials to Dr. Affleck.
DESCRIPTION & QUALIFICATIONS:
Full-time (40 hours/week) field research assistants are needed to aid
in the collection of tree biomass data as part of an ongoing research
project. The goal of the project is to develop accurate character-
izations of aboveground tree biomass (stems, branches, and foliage)
for interior forests.
Much of the work will be based out of Missoula, Montana, but will
require travel (for up to 10 days at a time) to research sites in
eastern Washington, northern Idaho, and western Montana. Some
field work will be conducted in potentially longer campaigns in the
southwest (i.e., at sites in Arizona and New Mexico).
Primary responsibilities will include destructively sampling live
trees across a range of stand types in
order to estimate crown and stem weights. Other duties will include
processing of plant materials in
the lab. Motivated individuals who enjoy working with others and
under diverse and extreme field
conditions (from cold and wet to hot and dry) are encouraged to
apply. Qualified applicants will
(1) have prior field experience in forestry, range, or other natural
resource fields,
(2) hold a valid driver’s license,
(3) be capable of working long days in the field, while maintaining
quality control in field
measurements and data recording.
Preferred applicants will have first aid certification and previous
sawyer experience.
SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and past experience ($12 –
$14/hr).
DURATION: June 1st through August 24th 2012.
CLOSING DATE: Review of applications will begin in April and continue
until positions are filled.
APPLICATION MATERIALS:
Completed applications should include
(1) a cover letter with information about your interests and
qualifications, dates
of availability, and current contact information,
(2) a resume,
(3) names and phone numbers of two references.
Application materials can be submitted to [email protected]
For more information please contact
David Affleck
Assistant Professor of Biometrics & Mensuration
University of Montana
[email protected]
(406) 243-4186
