Position description: The University of Minnesota Dept. of Forest
Resources is seeking a part-time technician to assist with treatment
implementation on a project assessing the impact of emerald ash borer on
forest structure and function in black ash-dominated lowlands 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 utilizes 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. The technician on this project would be employed from
October-January and would assist with girdling trees and collecting data
across the experiment.
Applicant requirements:
Applicants must be willing and able to work efficiently in remote
forested settings independently and part of a research team. Applicants
must also be able to hike through varied terrain to reach study areas,
apply girdling treatments (typically with draw knives and hand saws),
and be willing to work long hours outdoors under various field
conditions (rain, cold temperatures, etc.).
Responsibilities: Work will involve extensive labor and field work,
including applying girdling treatments and collecting vegetation data.
This position begins early/mid October 2012 and ends mid/late January
2012 and will be located in Grand Rapids, MN. Housing may be provided in
Grand Rapids, MN depending on location of applicantÂ’s current residence.
Hourly wage will vary from $10-$12 depending on work experience.
Interested candidates should contact:
To apply, please send resumé, short explanation of interest, and contact
information for three references to Alaina Berger ([email protected]) by
September 24, 2012.
Thanks!
Tony D'Amato
