*Boston University Field Crew Position: Forest Ecology* Summer 2016 (Wednesday, June 15 Friday, August 12)
Location: Bartlett, NH and Land OLakes, WI. Summary: The Ecological Forecasting Lab at Boston University is recruiting summer field technicians to re-census permanent forest inventory plots at sites in the USFS Bartlett Experimental Forest and the University of Notre Dame Environmental Research Center (UNDERC). We are looking for 2 crew leaders and 2 interns (4 positions total). Pay: Crew leaders will be paid at $10-13/hr (depending on skills and experience) and housing will be provided. Housing and food will be covered for interns. Duties: Crew members will work in teams to re-census established long-term forest monitoring plots and collect information on tree and sapling growth, survival, and recruitment. The team will spend each day in the forest making basic tree measurements, performing data quality assurance/quality control checks, and entering data onto tablet computers. Additional project details can be found athttp://people.bu.edu/dietze/ (see Research: Vulnerability of forest biodiversity to climate change: Individual risks and regional responses). Preferred qualifications: Crew Leaders: At least two years toward a baccalaureate degree in the natural sciences; some experience with plant identification skills; ability to work independently and reliably without direct supervision in challenging field conditions; and possession of a valid drivers license. Crew leaders will be responsible for ensuring data quality and maintaining the project timetable. Field Technician Interns: This position is ideal for applicants looking to gain experience with fieldwork, plant identification, and standard forest ecological field methodologies. No previous experience is necessary. *Application deadline: Friday, March, 2016* For questions and to apply: Email a cover letter and CV to Istem Fer ([email protected]) Department of Earth and the Environment Boston University Stone Science Building, Room 457 675 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02215-1406
