The University of Maine School of Forest Resources invites
applications for a one-year research assistant position available
June 1, 2013. Additional information on the job and instructions for
applying are available here:
<http://jobs.umaine.edu/blog/2013/04/16/research-assistant-in-forest-biomass/>http://jobs.umaine.edu/blog/2013/04/16/research-assistant-in-forest-biomass/.
Responsibilities: The selected candidate for this position would work
on a research project funded by the US Forest Service, Forest
Inventory and Analysis to develop new regional tree biomass equations
for the primary species in the Northeast. The position would require
a combination of field-, office-, and laboratory-based
responsibilities. The primary responsibility would be supervising and
assisting in the collection of biomass data from felled trees across
the state of Maine. This would involve developing a necessary
sampling plan, locating appropriate areas for field work, conducting
several standing tree measurements, felling the tree, dissecting it
into its various components (foliage, branch, bole, etc), weighing
the components, and taking subsamples for additional laboratory
analyses. The person would also be responsible for creating and
maintaining a database documenting all the measurements. Laboratory
measurements would be conducted to assess moisture content and
specific gravity. Additional duties and responsibilities would
include: statistical analysis of data, preparing technical reports
and presentations, maintaining and organizing field and laboratory
equipment, and performing other reasonably related duties as assigned.
Qualifications: A Master's or higher degree in forestry or closely
related field is required by the date of hire. Prior experience
conducting forest measurements, destructive tree biomass sampling,
and multi-level mixed-effects regression are preferred. Within- and
out-of-state travel would be required an essential job function.
Also, the ability to frequently lift 30 pounds and collect research
samples in appropriate field conditions under sometimes adverse
weather conditions is necessary. Appropriate Background Checks Required.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a
suitable pool of applicants is found. To apply, send an electronic
letter of interest with a resume and contact information for three
professional references to:
Aaron Weiskittel
Associate Professor of Forest Biometric and Modeling
5755 Nutting Hall
University of Maine
Orono, ME 04469-5755
207-581-2857
<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]
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