These three summer positions, hired out of the University of Idaho, involve measuring fire effects throughout the Pacific Northwest (roughly within the basin of the Columbia River) to support research into fire refugia and whether climate variability and trends affect unburned islands within fire perimeters. Tasks include navigating to pre-determined points within fire perimeters, and assessing what the effect of fire was on the vegetation and surface fuels.
Qualifications: Previous experience taking vegetation research data, working safely in challenging environments, and following complex data collection protocols is required. Experience with fire-related data collection strongly preferred. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to solve problems and to work both in teams of two or three. Work will involve moving through sometimes steep, rocky terrain with delicate and expensive equipment while carrying a full field pack. Staff must have a driver’s license and a Wilderness First Aid/CPR certification (or higher) valid until September 30, 2014 (if you are not certified, please include your plans for certification in your cover letter). Other: Practical experience in the operation and maintenance of computer, electronic, and mechanical equipment; familiarity with a variety of software and instrumentation; and experience with periods of outdoor living are all positives. Duration: Early June – end-August 2014; some flexibility is possible to cater for the various university schedules. Salary: $10 to $13 per hour, depending on experience. The work schedule is four, ten hour days per week most of the time, but some work periods will require 8-days on/6-days off. Apply: Please assemble all of the following into a single PDF file and email it to [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> – 1) A one-page cover letter describing your interests, reasons for applying, and specific dates of availability (including any planned mid-summer absences), 2) A resume or CV, no longer than two pages, 3) Unofficial transcripts, and 4) Phone numbers and email addresses of references (please do not send letters of reference). Contact Jim Lutz at [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> with questions. Application deadline: February 28, 2014. Decisions: March 31, 2014. Exceptional candidates will be selected earlier. James A Lutz Assistant Professor, Forest Ecology Wildland Resources Department Utah State University 5230 Old Main Hill Logan, UT 84322-5230 Office: (435) 797-0478
