We are seeking 8 technicians to assist with vegetation sampling for a
large-scale study of response of vegetation to silvicultural treatments
and deer density reduction. Study areas are located in central
Pennsylvania (near State College) and northern Pennsylvania (near
Smethport). Fieldwork will be conducted Monday, May 13 – Friday, August
16. Pay is $10/hr, 40 hrs/week.
Duties: Find and monument permanent forest inventory plots using GPS and
other tools; identify and quantify the size and abundance of overstory
and understory plants on permanent plots; and collect, record and
archive data.
Key qualifications: At least two years toward a natural resources
baccalaureate degree; demonstrated plant identification skills (as
evidenced by a course in plant id, such as dendrology, and/or field
experience collecting vegetation data); ability to work independently
and reliably without direct supervision in challenging field conditions;
and possession of a valid driver’s license.
Questions: contact Dr. Marc McDill at [email protected].
Application deadline: Applications will be reviewed as received. If
interested, please respond immediately.
To apply: Send a letter, résumé, transcripts, and contact information
for three references (via email preferred). At least one reference
should be able to comment on your plant identification skills:
Email applications to:
Bobbi Jo Scovern, Administrative Support Assistant
Pennsylvania Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
419 Forest Resources Building
University Park, PA 16802
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 814-865-4511
