Summer Field Assistants in Applied Forest Ecology
Position description: The University of Minnesota
Dept. of Forest Resources is seeking four
undergraduate students to assist on a diversity
of projects examining the ecological impacts of
forest management practices, including biomass
harvesting and prescribed burning, and
disturbance agents, such as the emerald ash
borer, on forest ecosystem structure and function
in northern Minnesota. A joint effort between
the Department of Forest Resources at the
University of Minnesota and the USFS Northern
Research Station, these projects utilize
large-scale manipulative field experiments to
assess the response of vegetation communities and
soils to management practices and disturbance.
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 mid/late May 2013 and
end mid/late August and will be located in Grand
Rapids, MN. Dormitory-style housing will be
available in Grand Rapids, MN at a rate of
approximately $300 monthly, including
Wi-Fi. Hourly wage will vary from $10-$12 depending on work experience.
Application procedures: Please send resumé
(including a list of relevant courses taken),
short explanation of interest, and contact
information for three references to Paul Klockow
(<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]) by
March 31, 2014. Interviews will commence in early April.
Thanks,
Tony
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Anthony D'Amato
Associate Professor
Department of Forest Resources
University of Minnesota
1530 Cleveland Ave. North
St. Paul, MN 55108
Phone: (612) 625-3733
FAX: (612) 625-5212
E-mail: <mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]
Website:
<http://silviculture.forestry.umn.edu/>http://silviculture.forestry.umn.edu/
