Summer Field Technician: Black ash forested wetland research
Position description: The University of Minnesota
Dept. of Forest Resources is seeking one
undergraduate student to assist on a project
assessing the impact of emerald ash borer on
forest structure and function in black
ash-dominated wetlands in northern Minnesota. A
joint effort between the Department of Forest
Resources at the University of Minnesota and the
USFS Northern Research Station, this project will
utilize a large-scale manipulative field
experiment to assess the response of vegetation
communities and hydrology to mortality of black
ash due to EAB and forest harvesting treatments.
Applicant requirements:
Applicants should have a background in forestry,
natural resources, environmental science, ecology
or biology, and should have previous field
experience. A working knowledge of tree and shrub
identification and common forest measurements is
strongly desired. Applicants must be willing and
able to work efficiently in remote forested
settings as part of a research team. Applicants
must also be able to hike through varied terrain
to reach study areas and be willing to work long
hours outdoors under various field conditions
(heat, humidity, bugs, rain, etc.).
Responsibilities: Work will involve extensive
field work, including vegetation and woody debris
data. These positions begin early/mid June 2012
and end mid/late August and will be located in
Grand Rapids, MN. Housing will be provided in
Grand Rapids, MN. Hourly wage will vary from
$10-$12 depending on work experience.
Interested candidates should contact:
To apply, please send resumé (including a list of
relevant courses taken), short explanation of
interest, and contact information for three
references to Alaina Berger
(<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]) by May 31, 2012.
