*Summer Field Assistants in Forest Ecology and Silviculture
**Position description:* The University of Minnesota Dept. of Forest Resources is seeking six undergraduate students to assist on a diversity of projects examining the ecology and management of black ash wetlands and red pine-dominated forests in northern Minnesota. A joint effort between the University of Minnesota, University of Vermont, and the USFS Northern Research Station, these projects utilize large-scale manipulative field experiments in northern Minnesota forests to assess the response of vegetation communities to emerging management practices, introduced insects (e.g., emerald ash borer), and climate change.
*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 2015 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 Mitch Slater ([email protected]) *by March 21, 2015*. Interviews will commence in late March/early April.
